- Compassionate listener
- Goal focused
- Practical coping skills
About Amanda
Amanda Dounis is an ACA counsellor with seven years' experience working in Australia. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, parenting challenges, relationship strains and low self‑esteem. Amanda aims to make the first step easier for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.
Amanda uses a compassionate and respectful style. She listens, asks practical questions and tailors conversations to each person's situation. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps and building everyday coping skills that can be tried between meetings.
Common concerns she addresses include communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce adjustments, and feelings of guilt or shame. Amanda also supports people facing loneliness, social anxiety, mood disorders and struggles with self‑love and confidence.
Her approach mixes problem-solving with warmth. She works with people to identify unhelpful patterns, try new ways of relating and set realistic, manageable goals. Progress is reviewed often so the plan can shift if needed.
Amanda invites people to take that first step and complete the short sign-up process. She aims to create a practical, down-to-earth space where clients can talk through what matters most to them and practise changes that fit their life.
How therapeutic approaches adapt to online work
Amanda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, then practise alternative responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasises communication skills and problem-solving so people can manage relationship and parenting challenges more clearly.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if different strategies seem more helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from work or home environments. It can also allow shorter phone or video check-ins when a full session is not practical. Talk with Amanda during the matching steps to find a schedule and format that suit your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship strain and low self‑esteem, plus related issues such as communication problems, control issues and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Amanda uses a compassionate, respectful approach that focuses on practical steps and small goals. Conversations are tailored so people leave with hands-on strategies to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, mood and relationship challenges in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
Amanda holds ACA credentials and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.