Watford WD24
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About Amanda

It's always an honour and a privilege to be allowed to be alongside you on your recovery journey, to help you heal from the trauma you've experienced in your life, but here's why I have such passion...

I left the Welsh Valleys at 17 years young, suitcase in hand, escaping childhood sexual abuse, unfortunately stepping into several years of domestic violence.  The result of 8 years of trauma left me with complex PTSD, flashbacks and intrusive memories, severely anxious and a self-esteem that was on the floor, which then saw me entering a string of destructive relationships.  After being bullied by a particularly narcissistic female boss and suffering post natal depression, I realised I was repeating unhealthy patterns, being triggered too often and I needed to change, monumentally.  And I was ready…

My recovery journey began aged 23. I’ve had lots of personal therapy, with several different therapists using different modalities, over many years.  I put myself on wellbeing courses, read self-help books, watched ted talks and soaked up as much knowledge as I could.  I learned how to self-care, using exercise, diet, yoga, meditation and mindfulness, creativity and lots of practical tools.  I surrounded myself with a supportive network of friends, family, therapists and professional services, which I am eternally grateful for.

Finally feeling comfortable in my own shoes and realising neurodiversity, ADHD, aspergers, sensory processing and empath qualities helped to create more self-compassion and understanding.  I realised that I wanted to pass my knowledge and tools that I had learned, that had put me back together when I felt broken.  I wanted to make what I had been through mean something, to help others recover, so I trained as an integrative counsellor.  I don’t believe that one way fixes all, so I continued to add strings to my bow.

I followed it up with the Award in Education and Training and began writing and teaching wellbeing courses for mental health charities.  I saw a lot of complex trauma cases entering the therapy room and so I followed my passion and specialised by completing a Level 7 PgDip in Traumatology and PTSD, in which I learned 6 different trauma-focussed approaches, somatic training, inner child work and more recently a foundation in traumatic dissociation under the support of the Clinic for Dissociatives studies, as well as completing SCID-D Training for dissociative conditions. I’m currently training in EMDR and writing my first book.

Life isn’t a dress rehearsal.  Working on yourself and facing everything in therapy may feel scary and daunting, but its not as difficult as continuing to live with difficulty – you have a choice.  Be brave and love yourself enough.  You can heal and feel empowered again.  .

Amanda Wells

PsychoTraumatology

It’s an innate human need to belong and have nourishing, respectful, equal and reciprocal relationships.  We also need to live authentically, let our true selves be seen and ultimately live a peaceful life, knowing that the life we live reflects our deepest desires and values.

Come and work with me, let’s find your mojo and heal pain from your past!  We’re not perfect human beings, that doesn’t exist, but you can fall in love with the process of becoming the very best version of yourself before your past got in the way.  Make life magical!

How I can help you

There isn't anything that we can't talk about in the therapy room from sexuality and gender to trauma, mental health issues and relationships. Here are some more ideas, click on them to find out more...
Anxiety and Depression Management

Anxiety and Depression Management

Anxiety and depression can hit at any time, nobody is infallible.

Loss

Loss

Losing a loved one can be enormously distressing, confusing and complex.

Complex PTSD and Trauma

Complex PTSD and Trauma

PTSD can occur after a traumatic event. Complex PTSD can occur after multiple complicated trauma such as repeated childhood sexual, physical...

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is an uncomfortable topic for most and sadly too common for all genders.

Self-esteem and Confidence

Self-esteem and Confidence

Everyone has a presenting self, which can be useful for professional situations.

Self-harm

Self-harm

Self-harm is often a way to release that internal build-up of pressure and cope with overwhelming distress.

Sexuality/Gender

Sexuality/Gender

A person’s sexuality is as unique as the intricacies of your personality.

Phone: 07984 449342
Watford WD24