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About me

I am an experienced integrative counsellor and an accredited and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am qualified to work with adults, children and young people and hold an enhanced DBS certificate. 
 
I was recently employed by a leading UK mental health organisation to set up and run the counselling service of a sixth-form college.  I also have 18 months experience offering IAPT-compliant counselling to adults experiencing common mental health symptoms such as depression and anxiety.
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A qualified secondary school teacher, I have taught in a range of schools and colleges. I have been pastoral and subject lead, and I have extensive safeguarding experience. I am also a writer and editor. 
 
I have lived and worked in East and West Europe and in South and Southeast Asia.

Qualifications:
Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling; 
Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People; 
BSc; PGCE (Secondary Education)
 

Amanda Sandeman Therapist

Additional Training:

  • Pesso Boyden System of Psychotherapy (PBSP) foundation course and working towards accreditation

  • London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy (in progress)

  • Clinical Services Provider: Strength-based Interventions to Thrive with ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood

  • Group Facilitation Intensive Training (Gestalt Centre)

  • Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS UK)

  • Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm

  • Cultural Competency

  • Working Creatively with Trauma

  • Gestalt in Action (Gestale Centre)

  • A Polyvagal Approach (with Deb Dana)

  • Working Online

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