Warm, person-centred counselling for adults, children and young people in Gillingham, Medway and online across the UK.
If you have landed on this page, my guess is you are looking for support to help you through a difficult time. I know how daunting it can feel looking for the right person to support you or your child. My hope is that, as you read through my site, you will have enough information to make the decision that feels right for you.
My name is Amanda, and I am a qualified counsellor working with adults, children and young people. Alongside my private practice, I also work within local primary and secondary schools.
I currently work in Gillingham, Medway and across Kent, as well as offering online and telephone counselling. I support people experiencing bereavement, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, estrangement, life transitions and those looking to explore inner child work.
My journey into counselling started with curiosity. While working in a school, I noticed a therapist would visit only once every six months. It wasn't enough. I also noticed that none of those therapists looked like me.
Working in schools, I saw first-hand how important it is for young people to have someone they can talk to. I found myself wondering what my younger self would have needed. That was the moment I decided I wanted to become part of the solution. What I didn't realise then was that I was taking the first step towards my dream job.
It is a privilege to work alongside so many brave people. My experience has included supporting victims of crime, survivors of abusive relationships, people navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, identity, bereavement and major life changes, as well as children and young people experiencing difficult times.
I believe you are the expert of you. Sometimes we simply need a safe space to reconnect with that part of ourselves.
My own life experiences have shaped who I am today. My hardest battles have left me with empathy, understanding and a deep respect for human connection. Working through difficult times has taught me hope — and hope is something I will always hold for you, even when you are not ready to hold it yourself.
As a Black British woman, I understand how culture, identity and lived experience can shape the way we experience the world. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and identities.
Outside of therapy, music is where I find comfort. I love a good binge-watch, spending time outdoors and — in another life — I am convinced I would have been an international drummer.
Whether you are here for yourself or your child — you matter. Your mental health matters. The first step is often the hardest, but you don't have to take the rest of the journey alone.
I am committed to advocating for the young people and communities who need it most — and to showing up for those society too often overlooks.
I also write about life, identity and the things we carry — away from the therapy room and in my own words. You can find me on Substack at I'm a therapist but... ↗
Our sessions are a space for you to pause and exhale. Whatever you are carrying, you don't have to carry it alone.
Sometimes we may unpack what you're carrying. Sometimes you may simply need somewhere safe to put it down for a little while. Together we might explore your boundaries, make sense of old patterns, understand past experiences or give yourself permission to grieve what has been lost.
Whatever brings you here, your story is worth telling. I will listen with care, curiosity and respect.
Sometimes our old patterns get in the way of the person we are becoming. Sometimes we need someone to help us see through the fog. And sometimes we simply need someone to sit with us in the fog. Whichever it is — I'm here.
I welcome clients who identify as neurodivergent and those exploring questions around identity and belonging. As a Black British woman, I understand how culture, identity and lived experience can influence how we move through the world. Whether those experiences relate to race, gender, family expectations or simply feeling different — you don't have to carry them alone.
Being a woman myself, I also understand how easily the expectations we place on ourselves can lead to burnout. Together we can explore what genuine self-care looks like for you.
I work with children and young people aged 9–17, including those with additional needs and those who identify as neurodivergent. My experience includes supporting young people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bullying, trauma, bereavement, family breakdown, divorce, self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
Young people don't always get to choose what is happening around them. What they can choose is how they understand themselves, how they cope and how they begin to move forward. My role is to provide a safe, respectful space where they can explore those choices at their own pace.
Behaviour is communication, and I welcome all communication. Many young people tell me they don't feel heard. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where they feel seen, heard and understood. Together we can help them build resilience, confidence and hope for whatever comes next.
I also have a particular interest in supporting young people involved in elite sport. Competitive environments can bring incredible opportunities — but also pressure, burnout and questions around identity. Who are you when you're injured? Who are you if you're not selected? Who are you outside of your sport? My hope is to help young people discover who they are both within and beyond those environments.
If you're looking for support for your child or young person, I understand the trust involved in that decision. I will work to your child's pace, building a relationship based on respect, trust and safety, while always working within professional and safeguarding boundaries.
The "C" in Cibling Circle is intentional. Not every meaningful sibling relationship is defined by biology. Some of the most important people in our lives are the ones who have grown up beside us, stood beside us or simply felt like family — a chosen sibling. A cibling. Cibling Circle was created to honour those relationships too.
For many young people, their closest bond isn't with a brother or sister — it's with a best friend. A chosen sister. Losing them is real grief, and it deserves real space.
Young people aged 13–18 who have lost a blood sibling or close friend. Groups of 2–6. Available as a community programme or school crisis response.
Community loss — open referral, young people united by grief.
School crisis response — activated after a traumatic loss event in a school community.
Group support for young people in elite sporting environments — navigating pressure, identity, selection and burnout together. Coming soon.
Get in touch to discuss commissioning, referrals or registering interest.
Therapy should be accessible. I hold a small number of reduced fee slots for those who need them — please get in touch to enquire.
✦ Free 20-minute initial consultation · A limited number of reduced fee slots available — enquire here
Reaching out can feel daunting. There's no pressure — just a warm, confidential conversation to see if working together feels right.
Last updated: July 2026 · UK GDPR & Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 compliant
Data Controller: Amanda Kwesiga, The Listening Room Counselling
ICO Registration: ZB232098
Email: amanda@thelisteningroomcounselling.com
All written notes are stored in a locked cabinet. Digital records are password protected. Mobile correspondence is deleted 8 weeks after sessions end. Data is retained for 7 years in line with BACP guidance, then securely destroyed.
Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, please contact me directly in the first instance by email or via the contact form above. I will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days. If unresolved, you may contact the ICO at ico.org.uk or the BACP at bacp.co.uk.
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