Amanda is a Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist who facilitates a holistic approach to her practice.
Amanda works with individuals, couples and families, from children, to adolescents and adults.
SERVICES
As a Psychotherapist:
With the belief every human has the potential to change and heal their lives, my intention as a therapist is to create a safe and trusting space for clients to explore their difficulties through my support. I understand each individuals journey to be unique: therefore I utilises a broad range of therapeutic tools and modalities such as Psychodynamic, CBT, Gestalt, and Experiential.
What is Psychotherapy:
Psychotherapy is the use of psychological techniques to change behaviors, feelings, thoughts, or habits. It is generally facilitated to relieve symptoms of emotional or behavioral dysfunction or distress, however it is also used to help people achieve greater levels of self awareness and to process any traumatic experience in a safe environment.
Reason for Psychotherapy:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Greif and Loss
- Eating Disorders or Concerns
- Relationship concerns with spouse, colleagues, friends or family
- Managing stress and other difficult feelings
- Coping with Chronic illness
- Coping with Mental, Emotional or Sexual health issues
- Life Transitions that are impacting your emotional wellbeing
- Past or Present Experience of Sexual Abuse
- Negative thinking around self esteem and self worth
- Drug and Alcohol addictions
- Behavioural problems
Supporting Children and Adolescence is JUST as important.
Childhood and adolescence is a time for young minds to experience mental and emotional growth, learning and social techniques. It is the age of developing relationship skills amongst school peers and teachers, alongside siblings and family members. For many, the ability to maintain social friendships also increases their levels of self esteem, confidence and early differentiation of self. However, there are many children and adolescents who unfortunately fall through the gaps, and endure levels of anxiety, childhood depression, and social conflicts.
These presenting issues can be caused by:
Immense peer pressure to do with body image and unrealistic body shape expectations.
Bullying and cyber-bullying which leads to exclusion of friends, and social anxieties.
Conflict and difficulties between parent-child or sibling relationships.
Trauma within the family system, for example divorce, death, mental illness and financial strains.
Anxiety and stress associated with exams, assessments, public speaking and presenting.
Being introduced to experimental risk-taking behaviours such as drugs and alcohol.
The impact sexualisation and celebrity behaviour within the media can have on an influential adolescent.
Becoming in touch with our sexuality and the implications of intimate relationships.
The emotional, mental and physical hardship of differentiating from a child to a teenager. We as adults need to remember, it is not easy!
Therapeutic approaches most beneficial to counselling children and adolescent all emphasise the relationship between the therapist and client. If the rapport is founded on trust, authenticity and non-judgement, then the client will feel most comfortable to make and sustain change, and express their emotional troubles.
As a professional psychotherapist and counsellor, I believe a holistic approach is fundamental to working with adolescents. Having worked as a school counsellor and with youth off the streets over the years, I feel a broad range of therapeutic tools and modalities, especially psycho-education, is essential in accommodating each individual client’s journey.
The journey from early adolescence to early adulthood can be a tumultuous one and I hope to both nurture and support students during this transitional period. If you feel your child is experiencing any emotional or behavioural difficulties, and may benefit from my practice, please touch base so we can discuss potential support plans for your child.
More information canb e found at her practice, located at http://glebehealing.com/index.htm
As a Sex Therapist:
As a Sex Therapist, I support individuals and couple’s in developing sexual values and relationships which is a client goal I am passionate about. Originally having qualifications in Psychotherapy and Counselling, I found myself moving towards the academic field of Sexology. I completed a Masters in Sexual Health and Sexology so I could specialise in my therapy practice as a Sex Therapist and Sexologist. I now have the opportunity to support my clients to process and alleviate any sex related concerns or problems and facilitate them towards creating a healthy sexual identity and practice.
I am also passionate about sexual empowerment! We live in a society that is highly sexualised and polluted with negative and unrealistic images, ideas and expectations of sexuality. Negative sexualisation in the media is responsible for many distorted sexual values, particularly for our younger generations. Spending time educating clients on understanding and creating their own healthy sexual attitudes, brings a great sense of achievement and pride as a clinician in the sexology field.
What is Sex Therapy?
Sexual problems are common and have many causes, including psychological, emotional and physical (result of physical injury or disability, illness or medications.) Sexual issues may also result from circumstantial situations which mean they only are present at certain times in your life, with certain partners. Generally, it can result from a combination of the above factors or be an issue that has developed suddenly which you cannot understand the cause.
If you are experiencing hesitation or feeling uncomfortable about attending Sex Therapy for the first time, remember, a Sex Therapist is professionally trained to be knowledgeable, and facilitate a safe place to discuss any sex related matters you wish to bring to the session.
Sex Therapists or Sexologists have extensive knowledge of techniques and suggestions that work well for people who are experiencing sexual difficulties. However, it’s important for the client to decide whether any therapeutic suggestions presented are things the client feels comfortable trying, and if not know it is okay to talk about with your therapist.
Reasons for Sex Therapy:
- Sexual Anxiety
- Sexual trauma
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Delayed Ejaculation
- Vaginismus
- Sexual/Gender Dysphoria
- Painful Sex
- Orgasm Problems/ Lack of orgasm
- Low or No Libido
- Problems with differing levels of desire in a couple
- Difficulties resulting from infidelities
- Sexual concerns as a result of illness or surgery
- Sexual Intimacy and relationships
- Enhancing Sexual Performance
- Living with Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Sexual Addiction
Amanda also works as a specialised sexual assault counsellor, working in the field of sexual violence. Amanda strongly believes in applying a feministic approach, whilst working with anyone (children & adults) that has been impacted by sexual violence and utilises a compassionate trauma and recovery model in her counselling process.
More information on Sex Therapy can be found at my website: www.sydneysextherapy.org.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
- BA Psychotherapy and Counselling
- MA Sexology and Sexual Health
- Dip in Freelance Journalism
- Undergoing a PhD-
- University of Sydney, NSW
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
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Counselling, Psychotherapy
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