- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Coping with change
About Amanda
Amanda Rowland is an experienced counsellor with 28 years of practice in Australia and an AASW credential from the start of her professional bio. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns and the many changes life brings. Amanda aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion as they take steps towards change.
Her way of working is practical and tailored. She adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions can include talking through coping strategies, making small behaviour changes, and checking how those changes fit daily life.
Amanda has long experience supporting people facing compassion fatigue and caregiver stress. She also helps with chronic illness, chronic pain, body image and challenges linked to ageing. She will help people unpack attachment and abandonment worries and navigate relationship communication problems without presuming a one-size-fits-all solution.
The approach is collaborative. Amanda listens first, then helps identify small, manageable steps. She supports people as they practise new ways of coping and notice what changes work best for them.
People who come for help find practical focus on what can be changed now. Amanda works alongside each person to build resilience, manage difficult feelings, and find steadier ways through life’s transitions.
Her way of working is practical and tailored. She adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions can include talking through coping strategies, making small behaviour changes, and checking how those changes fit daily life.
Amanda has long experience supporting people facing compassion fatigue and caregiver stress. She also helps with chronic illness, chronic pain, body image and challenges linked to ageing. She will help people unpack attachment and abandonment worries and navigate relationship communication problems without presuming a one-size-fits-all solution.
The approach is collaborative. Amanda listens first, then helps identify small, manageable steps. She supports people as they practise new ways of coping and notice what changes work best for them.
People who come for help find practical focus on what can be changed now. Amanda works alongside each person to build resilience, manage difficult feelings, and find steadier ways through life’s transitions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
AASW · Australia
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach she applies helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding to stress and anxiety; this is useful for everyday worry and high-pressure moments. Another approach supports people working through grief and loss by organising memories, naming difficult feelings and pacing gradual adjustments to daily routines.Deciding which technique to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about current struggles, goals and what feels most workable for the person. Together they choose methods to try, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so sessions remain relevant and achievable.
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow follow-up conversations without needing a long commute. They can also suit shorter check-ins or opportunities to practise coping skills between in-person appointments. Talk with the therapist about what will fit day-to-day life so sessions support realistic progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating issues and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and practical. Amanda listens, tailors conversation to individual needs and helps people try small, manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience working in Australia and with people facing a wide range of life stressors.
What credentials and where is she based?
Amanda holds AASW as her listed credential and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.