Amy Piddington
Compassionate counsellor for families and carers
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About
Amy Piddington is a compassionate counsellor and healthcare professional who supports children, adolescents, families, and healthcare workers through emotional and life challenges. She brings practical clinical experience to issues such as anxiety, stress, grief and loss, trauma, chronic illness, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and adjustment difficulties, and she has a strong background in supporting carers and healthcare staff coping with workplace stress and compassion fatigue.
She holds the ACA credential, indicating professional registration with a recognised counselling association, and her clinical background has informed a calm, steady approach that values being truly heard. Her work is warm, practical, and collaborative, focused on helping people develop insight, emotional resilience, coping strategies, and greater self-compassion when life feels overwhelming.
Amy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her practice, tailoring sessions to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. She prioritises helping clients slow down, feel supported, and better understand their experiences so they can move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Whether someone is navigating relationship or family challenges, managing persistent stress or anxiety, coping with caregiving responsibilities, or seeking direction after a major life change, Amy aims to create a compassionate space to explore practical pathways toward relief and growth.
She holds the ACA credential, indicating professional registration with a recognised counselling association, and her clinical background has informed a calm, steady approach that values being truly heard. Her work is warm, practical, and collaborative, focused on helping people develop insight, emotional resilience, coping strategies, and greater self-compassion when life feels overwhelming.
Amy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her practice, tailoring sessions to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. She prioritises helping clients slow down, feel supported, and better understand their experiences so they can move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Whether someone is navigating relationship or family challenges, managing persistent stress or anxiety, coping with caregiving responsibilities, or seeking direction after a major life change, Amy aims to create a compassionate space to explore practical pathways toward relief and growth.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, First responder issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: ACA
- NPI Number:
- License: ACA
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical ways to act in line with those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, adjustment challenges, and patterns of avoidance.
Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of the work, with the therapist offering empathy, acceptance, and gentle guidance so clients can explore their experience and find their own solutions. This approach supports emotional processing, self-compassion, and strengthening personal resources during life transitions and caregiving stress.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Amy works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what is most helpful, encouraging clients to shape their care together with a licensed professional.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage caregiving or work responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when life is unpredictable. These options support regular access to a therapist and allow the work to continue in ways that suit each person's life.
How much experience does Amy Piddington have?
Amy Piddington has 3 years of experience.
Is Amy Piddington a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the ACA credential.
In which languages does Amy Piddington provide therapy?
Amy provides therapy in English.
Where is Amy Piddington located?
Amy is located in Australia.
How can I work with Amy Piddington as my therapist?
You can work with Amy Piddington through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amy Piddington work with international clients?
Amy Piddington does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amy Piddington cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.