Joe Amos

Hello, my name is Joe, and thanks for taking the time to read my profile.

My own experience, both as a client and as a therapist, is that sometimes life becomes difficult in ways that are hard to make sense of or talk about.

You might be struggling with a relationship, an affair, separation, porn or another unwanted behaviour. Perhaps you're drinking more than you'd like, feeling anxious or overwhelmed, or simply feeling stuck and unsure what to do next.

I provide online, person-centred counselling for adults who want a space to talk honestly about what's happening, without judgement.

I have a particular interest in working with men, especially those who may find it difficult to talk about what they're going through or who have reached a point where things have become difficult to manage alone. I also work with women experiencing many of the same challenges.

Some of the things I work with include:

• Anxiety, overthinking and feeling stuck

• Relationships, separation and affairs

• Porn and unwanted or compulsive behaviours

• Shame and difficult emotions

• Alcohol and other difficult behaviours

• Life changes and loss of direction

• Emotional and relationship difficulties

• Adjusting to major changes in life

My approach is straightforward and collaborative. I pay particular attention to your process, the language you use and the emotions that underpin our conversations. I'll work with you to understand what's happening, explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and together we can consider what might help you move forward.

I also have personal experience of recovery, which has shaped my understanding of some of the difficulties people can face around habits, behaviour and change. My interest in mindfulness and my wider life experience also inform the way I work. I want you to feel able to explore what's going on without pressure or judgement.

How I work

Free initial call: We start with an informal 20-minute chat to discuss what you're looking for and answer any questions.

First session and shared goals: If we decide to work together, our first full session gives us an opportunity to clarify what you want from counselling so that our work has a sense of direction.

Regular check-ins: As we work together, we'll take time to review how things are going and whether the counselling continues to feel useful and relevant to you.