dr amani brown, mbacp
A calm space, for you to be heard
Perhaps you're used to coping, achieving, looking after others or just striving to do things well. You might be feeling the pressure of other people's expectations, whilst managing the demands of family, relationships or career, and wondering where your own needs fit in? There can be times when "keeping it all together" becomes too much, but you don't have to be falling apart to benefit from support. Counselling offers you a protected space to pause, explore what you're feeling and begin to understand yourself more fully. You can read more about my approach and session options below.
person centered therapy
A warm, thoughtful approach
Ways to get started
Choose an option below to get booked in for your first session. If it is your first time making contact, please book a free initial phone call.
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Introductory phone call
A free, no obligation phone call appointment to see if we are a good fit to work together
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Individual therapy - Online
Weekly 50-minute sessions via secure video call. Find a time that suits you.
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Individual therapy - In Person
Weekly 50 minute sessions, at a consultation room in Didsbury, Manchester. Available on Tuesdays.
What clients say
“Amani is very calm and made it feel comfortable to open up about myself”
Former client
Self esteem
“I have felt welcomed and enjoyed the time to focus on me. I've started believing in myself for the first time in a long time. ”
Former client
Relationship difficulties
“The counselling helped me changed my perspective on my problems, I've learnt to be kinder to myself and appreciate my strengths"”
Former client
Work related stress
Ready to take the first step?
Book a free 20-minute call to see if we're a good fit.
Common questions
How long is a typical course of therapy?+
It varies. Some clients find six to twelve sessions sufficient; others benefit from longer-term work; there is no upper limit. We'll discuss your preferences at the outset and review it regularly.
How much does it cost?+
Each 50 minute session costs £65. The overall cost of therapy depends how long you wish to continue for; some clients switch from weekly sessions to fortnightly when continuing longer term, which helps spread the cost.
Is this counselling suitable for me?+
Person-centred counselling is a flexible approach which can usually work for a wide range of people and issues. However all counsellors are individuals and some may be a better match for you than others, depending on their personality, specialist areas and facilities. You may wish to research other types of counselling, read "About me" on my web pages, or book an initial phone consultation so we can talk through any queries.
What do I have to commit to?+
You are welcome to book a free initial phone consultation with no commitment. When you book a session, there is a 24 hour minimum cancellation period, so you commit to paying the session fee unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the session. There is no long term tie in. You are expected to attend regularly (usually a fixed weekly slot) whilst continuing, but you are always free to pause or stop when you want to.
Is it confidential?+
Yes - with specific exceptions. Confidentiality is taken seriously. Your personal details and what you share in sessions will be kept in strict confidence, within the standard ethical and legal limitations of the profession. We will discuss this in the first session.
What if I am not happy with the counselling?+
Counselling is a different experience for each person and with each counsellor. You will probably get a sense quite quickly of whether or not your counsellor is a good fit for you. If not, it is fine to be honest. I regularly check in with clients about how it is going and I welcome any feedback. There is no pressure to continue sessions if you feel it is not right for you. As a BACP registered therapist, my clients may also directly contact the BACP via its website with any concerns or complaints.
Do you offer child counselling?+
No, I do not have the required special training for counselling children. I work with adults from 18 years old.
Do you take counselling students?+
I welcome counselling students as clients; I offer a limited number of spaces at a concessionary rate for students. As an individual private practitioner I am not able to offer student training placements.
Get in touch
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