Amy Butterworth, BACP
Perinatal and neurodiversity-informed counsellor
- Person centred care
- Perinatal and bereavement support
- Support for parents and carers
About Amy Butterworth
Amy Butterworth is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. She works in a person-centred, holistic and pluralistic way, meeting people where they are and blending techniques from different modalities when it will help progress toward their goals. By offering a warm, supportive therapeutic space she helps people explore difficult emotions at a pace that feels right for them and ensures they feel heard and respected.
Amy has five years of experience as a therapist and brings nine years of maternity experience working within the NHS to her perinatal work. She is an accredited practitioner with the Foundation for Infant Loss and regularly supports people through antenatal and postnatal difficulties, pregnancy loss, miscarriage, abortion, baby loss and birth trauma. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors in the UK.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting and family issues, career challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Amy has developed a particular interest in neurodiversity, especially ASD and ADHD, informed in part by lived experience caring for a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). She also supports parents and carers of family members with SEND, combining professional training with empathetic understanding. Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor support to each person’s needs.
Amy has five years of experience as a therapist and brings nine years of maternity experience working within the NHS to her perinatal work. She is an accredited practitioner with the Foundation for Infant Loss and regularly supports people through antenatal and postnatal difficulties, pregnancy loss, miscarriage, abortion, baby loss and birth trauma. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors in the UK.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting and family issues, career challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Amy has developed a particular interest in neurodiversity, especially ASD and ADHD, informed in part by lived experience caring for a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). She also supports parents and carers of family members with SEND, combining professional training with empathetic understanding. Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor support to each person’s needs.
Areas of Expertise
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 five years of experience as a therapist.
Is Amy Butterworth a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
In which languages does Amy Butterworth provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Amy Butterworth located?
Amy is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Amy Butterworth as my therapist?
You can work with Amy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
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 canceled 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 quick and straightforward. 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 support
Amy draws on client-centred work to place the person’s own experience at the heart of therapy, creating a respectful, empathic space where someone’s priorities and pacing guide the work. This approach is helpful for building trust, exploring difficult emotions and strengthening self-understanding.Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in relationships and early bonds, helping people understand how attachment styles influence current connections and emotional responses. It can be especially useful for relationship difficulties, grief, and issues tied to caregiving and loss.
Amy may also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and developing flexible ways to respond to painful thoughts and feelings. ACT can support people managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by encouraging meaningful action alongside acceptance of internal experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Amy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as goals evolve.
Online therapy with Amy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access support from home, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to tailor session frequency and format to suit individual circumstances.