Mandy Cross, BACP
Mandy Cross is a counsellor with eleven years' experience working in the United Kingdom.
About Mandy
Mandy Cross is a counsellor with eleven years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She uses a blend of practical talking therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. Mandy aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can speak openly and be heard.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions are structured around the individual's needs rather than a fixed script. Mandy listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals and adapts the approach as things change.
Background and approach
She commonly helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, low self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Other areas she supports include sleeping and eating problems, anger, career concerns, bipolar mood difficulties and compassion fatigue. Mandy also works with specific challenges such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, chronic pain or illness, and caregiver stress.
Mandy draws on client-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and existential perspectives. She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people notice patterns and try practical steps between sessions. The emphasis is on clear, manageable strategies that fit everyday life.
People who choose Mandy can expect a collaborative process. She will tailor conversations and any plan to suit individual circumstances. Her aim is to support people to find more workable ways of coping and to build on their own strengths.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 51085 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Mandy works with
Everything Mandy lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Mandy lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mandy will discuss goals and preferences at the start and adapt methods as the relationship develops. This is a collaborative process where the person and counsellor decide together which techniques to try and which to set aside.
Online sessions offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls give a face-to-face feel for in-depth conversations, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or to fit a short check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typed communication or need brief, frequent contact. These options help maintain continuity of care and allow therapy to continue from different locations.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Mandy help with?
Mandy supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, plus trauma and abuse. She also works with grief, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and interactive, focusing on listening first. She tailors sessions to each person and uses practical steps to build coping skills.
What is Mandy's background and experience?
She has eleven years' experience as a counsellor and has continued professional development over that time. She has worked with a wide range of concerns across mental health and life stressors.
Where is Mandy based and what credential does she hold?
Mandy practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and the subscription model used by the service. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mandy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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