Business Details
Your Trusted Counselling Partner in Liphook
Cosmos Counselling, led by Amanda Croft, is a professional counselling and psychotherapy practice with over two decades of experience in supporting individuals, couples, and young people. As a registered and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), we adhere to rigorous ethical standards and professional guidelines. Our practice integrates evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness techniques, tailored to address diverse client needs such as trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and adoption-related concerns. We prioritise client-led therapy, fostering trust, safety, and empowerment through a non-judgmental, confidential environment.Our expertise extends to working with adoption agencies like Barnardo's, providing supervision for trainee and experienced therapists, and delivering services through face-to-face, online, and telephone sessions. With a commitment to continuous professional development and a deep understanding of attachment theory, we ensure our practice remains at the forefront of therapeutic innovation. Clients benefit from our flexible approach, which includes creative methods for young people and structured interventions for couples. Our dedication to equality, accessibility, and client well-being underscores every interaction, ensuring individuals from all backgrounds receive compassionate, personalised care.
Services
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Couples Counselling
Adoption Counselling
EMDR Therapy
Supervision
Highlights and features
- We are BACP-accredited with 20+ years of experience in trauma and relationship therapy.
- Our integrative approach combines CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness for tailored solutions.
- Specialist adoption counselling approved by Barnardo's and Ofsted-registered for child services.
- Flexible session options: face-to-face, online, and telephone consultations available.
- Committed to ongoing CPD and supervision, ensuring cutting-edge, ethical practice.
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
- EMDR UK & Ireland
Services
Counselling
Counselling at Cosmos Counselling provides a safe, confidential space for individuals to explore emotional challenges. Using integrative methods, we address issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma, focusing on client-led growth. Sessions are tailored to personal needs, combining talk therapy with creative techniques for deeper insight and healing.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy specialises in resolving trauma and PTSD through evidence-based techniques. By stimulating bilateral brain activity, this method helps reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact. Sessions integrate eye movements, sound, or touch to facilitate healing, aligning with NICE and WHO guidelines for trauma recovery.
Couples Counselling
Couples Counselling addresses relationship conflicts and communication breakdowns. Using models from Schnarch and Hendrix, sessions focus on mutual understanding and empathy. Homework tasks and structured dialogue help rebuild trust, resolve affairs, and strengthen partnerships through weekly or biweekly 60-minute sessions.
Adoption Counselling
Adoption Counselling offers tailored support for adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families. Drawing on attachment theory, we explore lifelong emotional impacts of adoption. Services include individual therapy and family sessions to enhance bonding, manage stress, and develop coping strategies for complex adoption-related challenges.
Supervision
Supervision provides ethical and professional development for counsellors. Using Hawkins and Shohet's model, we explore client work, therapeutic dynamics, and personal growth. Sessions support trainees and experienced therapists in building resilience, refining skills, and maintaining ethical practice through reflective, collaborative learning.
People
Amanda J C Croft
Counsellor / Psychotherapist
Amanda Croft is a BACP-accredited counsellor with an MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes. She specialises in trauma, EMDR, and adoption counselling, offering supervision and training. Her practice integrates creative methods and attachment theory, informed by 20+ years of experience in mental health and education.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer integrative counselling, CBT, EMDR for trauma, couples therapy, adoption support, and supervision. Techniques include mindfulness, creative arts, and attachment-focused approaches tailored to individual needs.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes, all sessions are strictly confidential. Information is only shared with prior consent or in cases of serious harm, discussed with you first, ensuring privacy and trust.
How can EMDR help with trauma?
EMDR reprocesses traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation, reducing emotional distress. It's NICE-recommended for PTSD, helping clients process trauma safely and effectively through 90-minute sessions.
Do you work with young people?
Yes, we provide youth counselling using creative methods like art and play. Sessions are confidential, with parental involvement only if agreed, supporting issues like anxiety, family conflicts, and self-esteem.
What are your qualifications?
Amanda holds an MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, BACP accreditation, EMDR certification, and a Post-Qualification Diploma in Supervision. She has 20+ years of experience in mental health and education.
How do I book an appointment?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss availability. Initial consultations clarify your needs, with sessions offered face-to-face, online, or by phone, ensuring flexible access to tailored support.
