Welcome! My name is Amanda, and I am Registered Clinical Counsellor (#22879) with the BCACC. I hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Neuroscience, a graduate certificate in Clinical Addictions Studies, and a masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I have additional clinical training certifications specifically with: Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for Individuals and Couples, Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I have been working in the mental health field for over a decade, and I have experience facilitating recovery groups, advocacy work focused on increasing accessibility of therapy services, and providing crisis support for those at their most distressed. I have a passion for working with families and couples and navigating the isolating and complex corners of life together, such as grief/loss, traumas, and relationship stress. I also work with those struggling with anxiety/depression and life transitions, eating disorders, and ADHD.

I believe in tailoring therapeutic methods to meet your unique needs. My counselling approach is with a trauma-informed and a humanistic lens: you are the expert of your experiences, but you are also not alone. I help clients by encouraging their autonomy and building resilience to reach their goals and fulfillment, healing, and emotional wellness. My counselling theory and interventions are grounded in emotion-focused, relational, and attachment theories. The skills and education explored in sessions are founded in evidence-based studies in the counselling and psychology fields.

I offer online and in-person sessions in Vancouver and Port Moody. Select the Services tab to learn more about session types, or select the Locations tab to learn about that office location and book in.