Polly Amies, BACP
Warm person-centered therapy for life's challenges
- Person-centered care
- Trauma and grief support
- Online session options
About Polly Amies
Polly Amies is a UK-credentialed therapist who brings a warm, caring presence to her work and adapts her approach to each person she supports. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.
Polly has worked across a variety of therapeutic settings supporting adults, young people, and families. She has experience helping people living with neurodiversity, as well as those coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, abuse, and grief. Her style is humanistic and client-centered, focusing on the individual strengths that people bring to the therapy process and respecting each person as the expert of their own story.
Polly aims to create a dynamic and compassionate space where practical strategies and reflective work can sit side by side. She encourages small, achievable steps and values the courage it takes to begin therapy. Prospective clients can expect a supportive collaborative process tailored to their needs, with attention to realistic goals and emotional resilience.
Polly has worked across a variety of therapeutic settings supporting adults, young people, and families. She has experience helping people living with neurodiversity, as well as those coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, abuse, and grief. Her style is humanistic and client-centered, focusing on the individual strengths that people bring to the therapy process and respecting each person as the expert of their own story.
Polly aims to create a dynamic and compassionate space where practical strategies and reflective work can sit side by side. She encourages small, achievable steps and values the courage it takes to begin therapy. Prospective clients can expect a supportive collaborative process tailored to their needs, with attention to realistic goals and emotional resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Polly Amies have?
Polly Amies has 4 years of experience.
Is Polly Amies a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Polly Amies provide therapy?
Polly provides therapy in English.
Where is Polly Amies located?
Polly is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Polly Amies as my therapist?
You can work with Polly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Polly Amies work with international clients?
Yes, Polly Amies works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Polly Amies 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Polly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy in her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental relationship where the client’s perspective guides the process and personal strengths are highlighted - this approach is useful for building self-understanding and repairing relationships.
CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related problems because it focuses on concrete strategies and measurable progress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices to help manage overwhelming emotions and promote steadiness in day-to-day life.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Polly works with each person to explore their goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address, and together they shape a plan that may combine elements from different approaches.
Online therapy with Polly uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, to connect across distances, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for the client while working with registered professionals and therapists.