Amy Lear Counselling

Amy utilises a range of therapeutic approaches in her work including family systems theory, attachment theory, emotion focused therapy and the Gottman method. Amy is experienced in working with people who have experienced domestic and family violence and her work is trauma informed and prioritises emotional and physical safety. 

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Amy is a trained child consultant. A child consultant supports children to have a voice when their parents separate and supports parents to understand and meet their children's needs during this challenging time. Amy's experience as a Child Consultant has provided her with a unique insight into the experience of children in the context of separation and divorce. 

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Amy is a qualified and experienced Circle of Security (COS) Facilitator. Circle of Security is an evidenced based parenting program that focuses on building secure attachments between children and their parents. Amy facilitates COS parenting groups as well as utilising the COS approach in individual and couple counselling sessions with parents. 

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Amy is also trained in clinical supervision and has provided clinical supervision to counsellors and group facilitators working in a large non government counselling organisation for many years. Amy provides a safe and non judgemental space for therapists to reflect on and develop their practice.