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Amanda Tooms Therapy and Wellbeing

MBACP, NCPS Accredited Trauma informed Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor. Hypnotherapist and Mentor.

Anxiety|Trauma|ED|BPD|LGBTQ+ & ND affirming.
🌱Helping you on your journey to a better place🌱
Career in performing arts, education & leadership

28/12/2025

What if you’re feeling at a loss, low, distressed, or simply out of sorts?

What if the thought of one year ending and another beginning doesn’t feel hopeful but fills you with sadness, dread, or fear?

What if Christmas was hard?

What if 2025 has felt heavy, lonely, or painful?

I want you to know you’re not failing the season or the year.
Your experience matters, even if it doesn’t match what others seem to be feeling.

If the new year feels scary, that makes sense.
If you’re tired of being told to “stay positive” or “start fresh”, I hear that too.

It’s okay to move in a way that feels right for you.
It’s okay to drop the pressure.
It’s okay to leave behind people, patterns, or expectations that hurt more than they help.
It’s okay to set boundaries, even now.
It’s okay to be your authentic self, even if that self feels quieter, sadder, or unsure.

💫With these last few days of 2025, you don’t have to make them meaningful in any particular way.
They only need to count for you.💫

You can set goals if you want to and you’re also allowed to rest, pause, or simply get through the day.

If this resonates, you don’t need to do anything with it.
You don’t need to respond, reflect, or feel differently.

You’re allowed to simply let these words sit with you as a reminder that your experience makes sense.

And if your struggles are shaped by trauma, please know this:
trauma can make endings, holidays, and new beginnings feel unsettling or unsafe. Nothing about your response is wrong. Healing doesn’t require a fresh start or a positive mindset it begins with being met where you are, with care, choice, and understanding.

🍃You are not behind.
🍃You are not broken.
🍃You are heard.

21/12/2025

✨ Client words I hold with real care ✨

“Starting therapy with Amanda has felt like starting a new supportive relationship that can last as long as you like at your own pace.”

Reading feedback like this is deeply meaningful. Feeling safe, at ease, and free from judgement is at the heart of how I work. Therapy isn’t about being rushed or fitted into a rigid structure, it’s about meeting you where you are and moving at a pace that feels right for you.

Whether we’re exploring supportive techniques, gently shifting ways of thinking, or simply creating space to be heard, sessions are always client-led and held with care.

🌱 Looking ahead to 2026
I’m now welcoming enquiries and bookings for sessions starting in January 2026.

🕊 A note on availability
My last working day is Monday 22nd December, and I’ll be returning on Monday 5th January. I’ll be taking a full break from work during this time, so responses may be slower until I’m back.

If you’re considering starting therapy in the new year, you’re very welcome to get in touch via the link in my bio / my website to book your first session or make an enquiry.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step but it doesn’t have to be a rushed one 🤍

18/12/2025

🎄December Reflection & Thank You🙏

As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to say a very heartfelt thank you to all of my amazing clients and supervisees.

Thank you for choosing me as your therapist and supervisor, for the trust you place in our work together, and for showing up, especially when things feel hard.

✨It’s been a real privilege to support you this year, and I don’t take that lightly.

December hasn’t been about professional milestones for me, but it has been full; full of connection, meaningful conversations, shared reflections, and time with family and friends.
Connection feels like the key theme of this month, both inside and outside the therapy room.

As we move into the festive period, I want to wish you a gentle Christmas and a peaceful New Year, whatever this season looks like for you. I know this time of year can hold a mix of emotions, and I hope you’re able to offer yourself kindness and compassion along the way.

I’ll be taking a short break from Monday 22nd December, with my out-of-office on until 5th January, to rest and reset before the year ahead.

🍃I’m really looking forward to returning refreshed and ready to continue our work together in 2026!

Thank you again for being here, and for allowing me to walk alongside you.

Warmly,
Amanda

👇please save this, and share to anyone who needs it:

If you need urgent support while I’m away, help is available 24/7:
💫Samaritans – Call 116 123
💫Shout – Text 85258 for free, confidential text support
💫NHS 111 – For urgent mental health advice
💫PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 (under 35s) – 0800 068 4141
💫Emergency – Call 999 if you are in immediate danger

Please reach out if you need support 🙏 Always know, you don’t have to manage alone.

17/12/2025

Feeling anxious in the lead-up to Christmas?
You’re not alone 🤍

The last weekend before Christmas often brings heightened anxiety, more pressure, more comparison, and less space to pause.
It’s easy to look at others and feel like you should be coping “better” or doing more.

If anxiety feels louder right now, there’s nothing wrong with you.

This season places real demands on our nervous systems, and comparison can quietly add to the strain.

A gentle reminder:
You don’t have to keep up.
You don’t have to do this perfectly.
Your pace, your needs, and your capacity matter.

If it feels possible, this weekend might be about softening:
🍃lowering expectations
🍃choosing rest where you can
🍃allowing “good enough” to be enough

If this resonates, you’re not alone.
I share reflections like this to offer gentle support around anxiety, self-care, and emotional wellbeing, especially at demanding times of year.

If Christmas anxiety is feeling overwhelming and you’d like professional support, you’re welcome to explore working with me via the link in my bio.

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08/12/2025

Therapy isn’t about fixing you.

It’s about understanding your story gently, safely, and at your pace.

If you’ve been:
• feeling lost
• struggling with food or body image
• carrying trauma
• or living in constant stress and anxiety

I’m here to help. My therapy space is calm, confidential, and focused entirely on you.

✨ December is fully booked, but I’m now taking bookings for January.

If you’re ready to begin the new year with support, this is the perfect time to reach out.

📩 DM me ‘INFO’ for availability

06/12/2025

Welcoming New Supervisees in 2026

I’m Amanda Tooms (MBACP, NCPS Accred.), a trauma-informed psychotherapist, counsellor, and clinical supervisor. As my practice continues to grow, I’m opening new supervision spaces for both trainee and qualified counsellors from January 2026.

My approach to supervision is reflective, collaborative, and rooted in compassion. I offer a steady, supportive space where you can explore your client work, deepen your therapeutic identity, and feel grounded in your professional journey whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen an established practice.

With a background spanning performing arts, education, and leadership, I bring a relational and holistic understanding to both therapy and supervision. I value curiosity, authenticity, and the nurturing of each practitioner’s unique voice.

If you’re seeking a supervisor who will meet you where you are, encourage your growth, and hold the complexities of the work with care, I’d love to hear from you.

You can learn more or get in touch via my website: www.attandw.co.uk

✨ Spaces available from January 2026 for trainee and qualified counsellors.

28/11/2025

✨ November Highlights ✨

As November comes to a close, I’m reflecting with a grateful heart on a month filled with growth, connection, and new beginnings. 💫

🌿 Supervision
I’ve had the privilege of working with many wonderful supervisees this month, each relationship has enriched my own therapeutic journey. I’m genuinely loving the role of supervisor and the depth it brings to my practice.

🩰 Old Friends & Beautiful Conversations
I met up with a friend I’ve known since the 1980s. We once worked together at a ballet school, and our conversations remain as inspiring and nourishing as ever. A reminder of the importance of connection and shared history.

⛳️ New Hobby
I’ve started golf! Two lessons in and I’m really enjoying the fresh challenge and the physical and mental benefits that come with it. Here’s to new beginnings and stepping outside comfort zones.

📚 Professional Growth
I was delighted to deliver a CPD workshop for therapists on the foundations of IFS (Internal Family Systems). It was incredibly rewarding to share learning with fellow therapists and contribute to our collective growth and understanding.

🌟 New Opportunity
To finish the month, I’m thrilled to share that I’m joining the therapist team (Kent Counselling and Psychotherapy Services), expanding my reach and continuing to support clients on their therapeutic journey.

🍃 If you’re a therapist seeking supervision, I’d love to connect.

🍃 If you’re a client looking for the right therapist, I’m here for you, offering both online and in-person sessions.

💛 Here’s to a reflective and hopeful December ahead.

22/11/2025

🌿 Why Internal Family Systems (IFS) Can Transform the Way We Heal 🌿

Another fabulous training event today! I had the pleasure of delivering a presentation on the foundations of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and what a morning it was. The therapists of LCCM brought such thoughtful questions and powerful reflections, making it a truly inspiring space for growth and professional development.

What I love most about IFS is how deeply it resonates with both therapists and clients.
IFS offers a compassionate, non-pathologising approach that helps us understand our internal world; the parts of us that protect, the parts that carry pain, and the calm centred Self that can lead the way. It creates room for real connection, real healing, and real transformation.

Blending creative teaching, therapeutic wisdom, and a genuine curiosity for the human experience is one of my greatest joys. I love learning, and I absolutely love supporting others to develop confidence and skill in their work and for clients, to feel empowered in their own healing journey.

✨ A wonderful morning of CPD. I’m grateful and honoured to have been part of it.

16/11/2025

🍃Why it’s essential to work through trauma with the right therapist

Healing from trauma is not just about talking through painful experiences, it’s about doing so in a space where you feel safe, seen, and deeply understood. Trauma can shape how we think, feel, and connect, and the process of recovery requires trust, patience, and genuine connection.

The therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of successful trauma recovery. When you work with a therapist who truly “gets” you and creates a compassionate, non-judgemental space, your nervous system can begin to settle. Only then can the deeper emotional work take place.

A trauma-informed therapist will:
💫 Help you feel grounded and safe before processing painful memories
💫 Understand how trauma affects the brain and body
💫 Move at your pace — never rushing or pushing beyond what feels possible
💫 Support you in building resilience, self-compassion, and confidence in your own strength

Working through trauma with the right therapist can transform the way you relate to yourself and others. You don’t have to carry the weight alone, there is support, and healing is possible.

🍃 If you’re ready to start your trauma healing journey and want to explore whether we might be a good fit, I offer a free 15 minute telephone initial consultation.
Send me a message or visit my website to book a call because you deserve the right support.

📩 Enquire via DM or through my website
🌐 www.attandw.co.uk

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Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+447837432968

Website

http://www.attandw.co.uk/

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