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Amanda Tooms Therapy and Wellbeing

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Amanda Tooms Therapy and Wellbeing

MBACP, NCPS Accredited Trauma informed Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, Mentor and Podcaster.

Anxiety|Trauma|ED|BPD|LGBTQ+ & ND affirming.
🌱Helping you on your journey to a better place🌱
Career in performing arts, education & leadership

03/08/2025

🌿 Sundays are meant to be slow… right?
But what if relaxing feels hard?

Maybe your mind won’t switch off.
Maybe there’s too much going on in your head, in your body, in your life to just “be still.”

You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re not broken.
Sometimes, nervous systems need support to feel safe enough to settle.

Whether through counselling, psychotherapy, or hypnotherapy, I help people gently reconnect with a sense of calm in ways that actually work for them.

It’s not about forcing rest.
It’s about building a new relationship with it.

If that speaks to you, you’re welcome to reach out, I’m here.
I have a safe and calm space where you can sit with your feelings and unravel whatever is “keeping you up at night”.

DM or email me if you’d like to book a session or a free 15 minute telephone consultation.

01/08/2025

Reflecting on July…

⛅️It’s been a month of connection in so many meaningful ways. 🍃💫🪩

July began and ended with creativity at its core. From engaging CPD opportunities to moments of personal celebration, including my birthday, it’s been a full and fulfilling time.

I’ve had the privilege of working alongside brilliant clients whose courage and insight continue to inspire me 🫶🙏.

I’ve also reconnected with former students and peers 👯‍♀️🩰 sharing ideas, building on old bonds, and laying the foundations for thoughtful, purposeful collaboration in the months ahead.

I’m heading into August feeling grateful, creatively energised, and excited about what’s to come.

31/07/2025

✨ It’s not just therapy… ✨
There’s so much more to the work I do.

Yesterday, I had the absolute joy of reconnecting with a former student. Someone so committed to growing, improving, and doing what’s best for her teaching and her students. She’s doing so well, and it was such a pleasure to deep dive into everything I love about dance, teaching, and passing on the knowledge I’ve gathered over the years.

Mentoring and coaching light me up 😊.
Whether it’s in a studio, a counselling space, or over coffee, the heart of my work is always the same: helping people feel better about themselves and supporting them to grow personally, professionally, and creatively.

If you’re a dance teacher, creative, or someone building your own business and you’re looking for guidance, grounding, and growth I’m here for you 🫶

If you’d like to know more about how we can work together, let’s talk about what support could look like for you 🍃

30/07/2025

Why Work With Me?

Choosing the right therapist is a deeply personal decision. I offer a warm, grounded space where you’re met with compassion, not judgement. My approach is both friendly and professional, striking a careful balance that helps you feel safe, supported, and gently challenged where needed.

With creativity and care, I tailor our work to suit your unique experiences and pace. Whether you’re navigating eating difficulties, trauma, anxiety, or emotional intensity, we’ll work collaboratively toward greater understanding, resilience, and change.

These client reviews reflect the heart of my practice
🍃connection, trust, and meaningful progress🍃

I’m neurodivergent-affirming, LGBTQ+ allied, and committed to creating a space where all parts of you are welcome.

28/07/2025

✨”When was the last time you truly paused?”
✨”What would it feel like to have space held just for you?”
✨”How do you know when you need to slow down?”

Therapy isn’t about fixing.
It’s about gently being with what is without pressure, without judgment.

Together, we explore what feels stuck, and slowly begin to move forward.

Even in black and white, there is space for change.

I offer in person or online.
Daytime and evening sessions.
Therapy that meets you where you are 🍃

24/07/2025

What if the key to lasting change lies in reconnecting with the parts of you that had to grow up too soon?

These nesting dolls beautifully represent the layers within us, from our adult self to our most vulnerable inner child.

In therapy, inner child work invites us to meet these younger parts with compassion, curiosity, and care.

🌱 When we honour the inner child, we:
💫 Make sense of unmet needs
💫 Gently unpick old coping strategies
💫 Create safety from the inside out

Working with the inner child can be especially transformative in eating disorder recovery, trauma work, and emotional regulation.

By connecting with our past selves, we begin to shift patterns that no longer serve us.

✨ Each part of you deserves to be seen and heard, no matter how small.

🍃 Save this post if you’re curious about parts work or inner child healing.

22/07/2025

If you’re curious about therapy or wondering if it’s the right time to start, I invite you to reach out.

You don’t have to figure it all out before getting in touch.

DM or visit the link in my bio to learn more about how I work.

Feel free to Like, share and save for when you need this 🫶

21/07/2025

Sometimes we rush through our days on autopilot.

This simple traffic light pause can help regulate emotions, ground the body, and support us through stress and trauma responses.

Try it today:
🔴 stop,
🟡 pause,
🟢 go.

16/07/2025

Willpower Wednesday 💪 ✨ Believe in Yourself ✨

10 years ago I got my Master’s degree in my 50s and now I’m back studying again in my 60s!

Why? Because I love learning. And because it’s never too late to do something for you.

Age, past school results, self-doubt, none of that defines your future.

So here’s your reminder to:
✨ Go after what you want.
✨ Learn, grow, try something new.
✨ Make one moment every day about you.

🍃 Go for it - I really believe you can do it!! 🍃

15/07/2025

Today, I’m starting a professional and personal development course that I’ve been quietly looking forward to.

As a counsellor, I often talk with clients about growth not being a straight line… and now I get to remind myself of that too.

🍃It’s exciting, slightly nerve-wracking, and exactly where I feel I need to be.

Here’s to staying open, being a learner again, and allowing space for what might unfold 🌱

If you’re also beginning something new, or even just feeling the tug of change, know that you’re not alone.

I will be journaling throughout my course, and reminding myself (frequently) that challenge is good.

🍃“Learning often feels uncomfortable, not because we’re failing, but because we’re stretching.” - unknown 🍃

Good luck to my fellow students and peers, and anyone who needs it - “You can do it” 🫶

12/07/2025

“We never stop learning and that’s what keeps the work alive.”

Today I had the opportunity to deliver a CPD session to fellow counsellors and therapists, sharing reflections from my clinical work in a talk titled “Working with Eating Disorders: A Practical Account of a Counsellor’s Experience.”

Eating disorders and disordered eating can present in many forms and often sit alongside other complex dynamics like neurodivergence, trauma, and shame. These are not easy conversations, but they are essential ones.

For me, CPD is not just professional maintenance, or a mandatory requirement, it’s part of ethical, reflective practice. It helps us widen our perspective, deepen our empathy, and stay responsive to the clients we work with.

To everyone who continues to show up for the learning, especially my therapists today, thank you ☺️

Thank you to my supervisor, Rebecca for always supporting and encouraging me 🙏.

Let’s keep talking, sharing and growing.

02/05/2025

April Reflections

The Butterfly Effect

This week, indeed this month, I’ve been reflecting a lot and noticing how often the butterfly effect has been appearing around me.
It’s been showing up in conversations, in posts, and in quiet thoughts.

The idea that a small action can lead to something much bigger feels especially meaningful right now.

A kind word
A deep breath
A choice to stay present
These moments ripple outwards in ways we often never see.

In my work, in teaching, in my relationships with family and friends, I witness how something small can spark real change.

My love for the people I support and those I hold close, feeds my curiosity and passion for life.
It reminds me to stay open, to stay aware, and to keep showing up.

Because you never know when a small moment might become someone’s turning point.

I often consider and use the phrase “There’s a reason why the windscreen is so much bigger than the rear view mirror. Where you’re heading is much more important than what you’ve left behind”.

It’s good to look forward
And even better to appreciate the now 🍃

Wishing you a wonderful BH weekend & marvellous May 🌤️

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Gillingham

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447837432968

Website

http://www.attandw.co.uk/

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