Philosophy & Vision
Amanda understands that often issues tend to be painful, limiting and disturbing both to ourselves and to others. Specialising in teenagers and adults, she uses a combination of psychotherapy & counselling to gain a deeper insight into the emotional issues and conflicts that may be underlying the current difficulties. Amanda supports you in identifying ways to overcome them while strengthening relationships. Her expertise lies in complex adolescent issues, working with the individual & family.
Background
Amanda has a Masters of Counselling & Psychotherapy and more than 15 yrs experience as a high school teacher working with adolescents and their families. She has extensive experience working internationally within education, health and welfare sectors. Amanda specialises in complex adolescent issues such as personality disorders, risk taking behaviour, anxiety & depression, self-harm & suicidal ideation. She works with the individual or can assist family members living with someone who has a mental health illness. Amanda works well during intense situations & emotional crisis. She is also a trained mediator having facilitated restorative justice between young offenders and victims of crime, and mediated family disputes and workplace issues.
Services
Amanda has an interest in working with pre-teens, adolescents, their parents and adult individuals living with mental health issues, or those desiring to explore themselves more. Amanda develops an excellent rapport with young people and adult individuals quickly, providing a safe and confidential space to talk openly. She identifies and captures patterns of behaviour that are impacting your life and relationships; personally and professionally. Amanda continues to undertake training nationally and internationally to ensure her skills and knowledge are constantly developing. She has recently completed her Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and advocates a harm reduction approach offering integration support.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Graduate Diploma Psychology - 2021 - Murdoch University
- Graduate Diploma Psychological Science - 2020 - Deakin University
- Masters Counselling & Psychotherapy - 2019 - Edith Cowan University
- Masters School Leadership - 2018 - University of Western Australia
- Graduate Diploma of Education - 2004 - Curtin University
- BA Asian Studies (Anthropoology & Sociology) - 2003 - Curtin University
Modalities
CBT - DBT - Dream Work - Emotional Freedom Techniques - Freudian - Inner Child - Interpersonal - Mindfulness - Object Relations - Person Centred - Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic - Short-term Psychodynamic
Therapy Approach
Amanda works psychodynamically and holistically with clients who are experiencing a broad range of issues including those that come up again and again, presenting as a recurring patter or theme. Providing a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space to openly discuss concerns while offering hope for change is of the utmost importance to her. She listens attentively and guides you to better understand your thoughts and feelings, often shining a light on unconscious thoughts and processes. Amanda utilises somatic psychotherapy whereby Soma is a greek word that means 'the living body' and encourages increased awareness and understanding of the emotional energy and the 'felt experience' when discussing issues that are difficult and painful.
Professional Associations
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Practice Locations
44 Kings Park Rd
West Perth WA 6005
Conveniently located on Kings Park Rd, serviced by the free Red and Purple Transperth CAT bus routes.
Paid street parking available on Ventnor Ave and Kings Park Rd.
Free parking over the road at Sticky Beaks car park in Kings Park.
Wembley WA 6014
Appointments
Weekdays, Evenings and Weekend appointments available.
Urgent appointments always available.
Fees & Insurance
$200/ session
Amanda is passionate about and committed to ensuring that everyone can access high quality, professional therapy.
Languages
English
Japanese
Payment Options
Direct Deposit via bank transfer
Registered for PAYID
Contact Amanda
Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult