I own and manage AEDRA, and I live and work in the UK . I’m an eating disorder therapist, trauma therapist and I offer outpatient therapy and transformational recovery coaching, working with people in Northamptonshire, UK + worldwide via video 🌏
I am a qualified and accredited coach, cognitive behavioural therapist, certified clinical trauma specialist and have advanced training in treating complex PTSD. I am a certified shame-informed therapist (CSTS) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy practitioner (MBCT) and meditation teacher. I have been helping people professionally for over 25 years. I am a coaching and counselling supervisor and enjoy helping others in their professional practice. I use my eating psychology and nutrition training to support clients who suffer from disordered eating patterns. I have trained in CBT-E with Christopher Fairburn and MANTRA at the Maudsley, both recommended evidence-based treatments. I am also trained in Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems, Radically Open DBT and IPT; I have a background in advanced abnormal psychology, CBC and therapeutic coaching, and various approaches that help promote recovery including Transference Based Psychotherapy, DBT, ACT, TF-CBT, CPT and STAIR. I have studied the Certificate of Traumatic Stress Studies with Bessel Van Der Kolk, training in ARC, SMART, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Sandplay Therapy and Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment techniques for Development trauma. I am also studying neurofeedback and biofeedback. I am an accredited trauma debriefing facilitator.
I am incredibly passionate about your recovery.
My approach is informal , tough and compassionate and very effective. I have recovered from restrictive Anorexia and I have survived trauma and struggled with chronic anxiety. I use my personal experiences , qualifications and comprehensive training to create a unique approach and personalised support plan to help you overcome the obstacles and challenges you are facing and find the same freedom I did.
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Coaching Philosophy
Coaching Philosophy and Style
My Coaching philosophy is based on honouring each client as an expert in their life and work. I believe that every client is naturally creative, resourceful and whole and it is my job to:
• Discover, clarify and align with what my clients want to achieve
• Encourage self-discovery
• Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies
• Hold clients responsible and accountable
Listening, really listening, to my clients and asking powerful questions that open their horizon is at the core of who I am as a Coach. I love that clients have described my style as empathic, insightful, no-nonsense, innovative, bold, rigorous, action-oriented, optimistic, intuitive and fun.
Beliefs and Core Values
I believe that having an extraordinary life is possible for all of my clients. My approach stems from the perspective that a fulfilling, even amazing life is available to you. It’s simply a matter of finding the path that leads you there.
As a practising Coach I hold training and professionalism as one of my highest values. It has always been extremely important to me to receive the best possible education so that I can serve my clients with the utmost confidence and cutting edge techniques. My dedication to continuing my education in this field deepens with each new conference and training that I attend.
Meet The Team
Amanda
Macgregor
Shannon Willimason
Shannon has been working hard on her recovery from atypical anorexia for the past couple of years and is about to graduate from therapy.
Shannon is a regular contributor with her authentic, engaging and personal perspective articles.