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Amaris Raiana

Therapist · United Kingdom

Practical, down-to-earth relationship counsellor

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Amaris Raiana
Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 412043
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Relationship and intimacy
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Codependency support

About Amaris

Amaris Raiana is a BACP-registered counsellor who helps people untangle difficult feelings and strained relationships without judgement. She meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps that feel doable. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping someone feel less stuck and more able to cope.

She often works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. Relationship and intimacy concerns are a central part of her practice, including struggles with communication, commitment doubts and sexual wellbeing. Codependency, attachment and abandonment issues are also areas she addresses alongside grief, caregiving strain and work-related stress.

Amaris draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to look for the patterns that keep people feeling trapped. Sessions focus on clear, manageable choices rather than theory-heavy discussions. She helps clients notice how past experiences shape present reactions and practises small changes to build better outcomes over time.

Her style is candid and compassionate. She aims to create a calm space where clients can speak openly and test out new ways of relating to themselves and others. Progress is treated as a series of steps rather than an instant fix.

Amaris has seven years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and works with people in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled in line with therapist availability.

Approaches that support relationships and emotional coping

Amaris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change patterns that cause distress. One common style she draws on focuses on identifying unhelpful interaction patterns and teaching practical communication skills to repair connection and reduce conflict; this is useful for relationship strain, commitment worries and communication problems.

Another strand of her work looks at attachment and abandonment themes by tracing how early relationships shape current responses. This approach helps people understand why they react strongly in relationships and learn different ways to feel safer and more secure with others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amaris will work with clients to agree which techniques suit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the style as therapy progresses so it stays relevant and practical.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and caring duties, and can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also removes travel time and can help people access support from different parts of the United Kingdom. Registered or accredited professionals can guide you on which session arrangements are most helpful for your situation.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus intimacy and sexual wellbeing concerns. Additional areas include grief, caregiving strain, codependency and attachment issues.

What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?

The approach is warm, honest and down to earth. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways of communicating rather than long theoretical explanations.

How much clinical experience does the counsellor have?

The counsellor has seven years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.

What credentials and region are recorded for this therapist?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

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