Amanda Ireland

Philosophy & Vision

Do you ever wonder what's holding you back from moving towards the life you desire? Are you feeling stressed, anxious and burnt out? I understand that life gets tough and that finding a therapist can be a difficult task. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, curiosity and creativity. I typically work with clients experiencing burn-out, loss, depression, trauma, grief and anxiety using a person-centred and narrative approach. I want to work with you to rediscover that vital, creative spark, or perhaps encounter it for the first time. I hold a M. Counselling and a PhD. I'm a published writer and teacher of writing and can bring aspects of Writing Therapy, Bibliotherapy, journalling and poetry to our time together. I look forward to working with you.

Background

I have a background in publishing poetry and writing under the pen name "Ivy Ireland." I've worked as a poet, performer, bookseller, and teacher of writing at university and have created a series of workshops based around writing and therapy. I hold a PhD in creative writing and am also a mother, so understand how challenging (and rewarding) family life as a creative soul can get.

Services

Therapy Approach

My Counselling training at Masters level has centred around the modalities of Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Counselling for trauma, grief and loss. My areas of interest are in Writing Therapy and Existential Psychotherapy, discovering the power of the written word to express the inner yearnings of the soul.