Amy Butterworth, BACP
Person-centred counsellor for perinatal and grief support
- Perinatal and infant loss
- Neurodiversity and caregiving
- Grief and trauma support
About Amy Butterworth
Amy Butterworth is a person-centred counsellor who works in a holistic, collaborative and pluralistic way, adapting therapeutic ideas to suit each person rather than following a single rigid model. She meets people where they are and aims to create a warm, welcoming space in which clients can explore feelings at their own pace while feeling heard and accepted.
Her practice often combines person-centred care with techniques from other approaches when helpful, offering practical and compassionate support for issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and problems arising from financial strain. Amy has particular experience supporting people through antenatal and postnatal difficulties including pregnancy loss, miscarriage, baby loss, abortion, birth trauma and related grief.
She is BACP registered - indicating registration with a UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy - and is an accredited practitioner with the Foundation for Infant Loss. In addition to private practice work, she brings nine years of maternity experience within the NHS and five years of counselling experience overall, which inform her approach to perinatal and infant loss work.
Amy also has lived experience as a carer for a child with additional needs, which has shaped a growing clinical interest in neurodiversity, particularly ASD and ADHD, and in supporting parents and carers of family members with special educational needs and disabilities. She is not currently accepting clients.
Her practice often combines person-centred care with techniques from other approaches when helpful, offering practical and compassionate support for issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and problems arising from financial strain. Amy has particular experience supporting people through antenatal and postnatal difficulties including pregnancy loss, miscarriage, baby loss, abortion, birth trauma and related grief.
She is BACP registered - indicating registration with a UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy - and is an accredited practitioner with the Foundation for Infant Loss. In addition to private practice work, she brings nine years of maternity experience within the NHS and five years of counselling experience overall, which inform her approach to perinatal and infant loss work.
Amy also has lived experience as a carer for a child with additional needs, which has shaped a growing clinical interest in neurodiversity, particularly ASD and ADHD, and in supporting parents and carers of family members with special educational needs and disabilities. She is not currently accepting clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amy Butterworth have?
Amy Butterworth has 5 years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist, and she also has nine years of maternity experience working within the NHS.
Is Amy Butterworth a registered therapist?
Yes. She is BACP registered. This indicates registration with a recognised UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy.
In which languages does Amy Butterworth provide therapy?
Amy provides therapy in English.
Where is Amy Butterworth located?
Amy is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Amy Butterworth as my therapist?
Therapy with Amy can be offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note that she is not currently accepting clients.
Does Amy Butterworth work with international clients?
Amy Butterworth does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amy Butterworth cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward: click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Please be aware that Amy is not currently accepting clients.
Therapeutic approaches online for perinatal, grief and caregiving support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most to them and develop practical skills to act in line with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and emotional bonds, exploring how early attachments influence current connections and helping people build more secure ways of relating - this approach is often helpful for relationship issues, attachment concerns, and family dynamics.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth, providing a supportive environment where individuals can explore feelings and make changes at their own pace. It is particularly suited to grief, loss, and emotional processing.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey; Amy works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy around caregiving, work or family commitments. These options increase accessibility for people who live at a distance or need varied ways to communicate, while still enabling meaningful therapeutic work with a registered therapist.