AA-CP AmyAuty Counselling and Psychotherapy

24/02/2026

A child's natural language is Play, it is a symbolic representation of self-expression and can reveal many things, (a) what the child has experienced, (b) reactions to what was experienced, (c) feelings about what was experienced, (d) what the child wishes, wants, or needs and (e) the child's perception of self (Landreth, 2012).
✨️We can learn so much about a young person by being present, truly listening and often, by being part of their play, whatever that may be.
✨️When you get a minute, think of the last time you played, a game, an instrument, a joke. How did you feel? What did that evoke within you?

20/02/2026

Grief can be difficult as an adult, let alone as a child, when your learning to navigate the world and the feelings and emotions that are within it. CBUK have some brilliant training available for people working with Bereaved children, take a look here: https://www.childbereavementuk.org/listing/category/training?Take=34

19/02/2026

✨️What would you do?✨️ or ✨️ What do you think i should do?✨️ Are questions that are often asked, i am always intrigued as to why a client is interested in other people's opinions of their own experiences, when the only opinion that truly matters is their own.

12/02/2026

✨️The Philosophy that underpins all of my ther**eutic practice✨️
Interestingly, a recent study by van Alebeek et al.(2026) found that the most effective part of CBT was actually the person-centred meaning-making. Who would have guessed🤭
The research was conducted with CBT outpatient clients in Germany, and found that they had experienced the most positive outcomes when they encountered person-centred interventions within their therapy, despite their therapists theoretical orientation. Ultimately, this doesnt show that person-centred therapy is any more or less effective than CBT, but it helps solidify the fact that our person-centred practices of empathy and understanding are fundamental components in any effective work taking place. It is a really interesting piece of research, take a look....

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2027-15527-003?fbclid=IwdGRjcAP50TFjbGNrA_nRHmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjXmh6yOKXKRNgcmJUY_-9V99MsptzmbYyg6VDLGZ0htjNOB1IRqqsXrU3CY_aem_uQU8phawX1CU3-H7igT2Ng

11/02/2026

✨️Supervision✨️ Is an important aspect of any Counsellor/Therapists Practice. It is a place to explore any challenges within client work and our own personal processes, as well as a place to celebrate our successes and accomplishments with clients.
✨️If you are in need of a Supervisor, or if you have any questions, please do get in touch

15/01/2026

✨️This is huge much needed change✨️
A recent case review found that almost 30% of r**e cases included requests for counselling records. This change means that only in exceptional cases can that information be requested. The impact of this for survivors is knowing that their therapy space remains safe, and that their notes will remain confidential rather than being routinely requested as part of investigations.

Historically, police investigating crimes routinely asked for the counselling notes of victims as part of their investigations, leading to many feeling…

12/09/2025

Just a reminder that tonight is the first of two of the 'Re-Freshers Fairs' which will show you all about the exciting relaunch of the Re-Fresh programme, which is designed for young people aged 5 – 17 who have been affected by bereavement or a cancer diagnosis. Please pop by, say Hi and see what's on offer 🙂

📆Friday 12th and Monday 15th September
🕑5pm – 7pm
📍CancerCare Slynedales, Slyne Road, LA2 6ST

Pizza will be provided on the evening. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01524 381820.

Come along to our Re-Freshers Fair to learn more about the relaunch of our Re-Fresh programme for young people aged 5 – 17 who have been bereaved or affected by a cancer diagnosis.

📆Friday 12th and Monday 15th September
🕑5pm – 7pm
📍CancerCare Slynedales, Slyne Road, LA2 6ST

Pizza will be provided on the evening. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01524 381820.

05/07/2025

When asked about accessing mental health support, 45% of adults admitted they didn't know where to start, if you are unsure who to reach out too, drop me a message and we can see what support is available to you. We dont need to struggle alone, help is out there, we just need to ask 🙂

A new mental health study released for Mental Health Awareness Week has exposed the grim reality facing people in Lancaster revealing that thousands are struggling to access the care they need, with many left confused, disillusioned, or prescribed antidepressants instead of being offered ther**eutic...

09/05/2025

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07/05/2025

🌸 Loneliness isn’t always about being alone — and for many new mums, it can quietly take hold during what’s meant to be the most joyful time of life.



Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/kUbSz

09/04/2025

Take some time for yourself today, let's take 5 minutes to check in with ourselves, it's important to keep track of our basic needs as they impact our day to day lives, Are we well rested? Are we eating well? How do we actually feel in this moment?

05/03/2025

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