Amanda Rowland, AASW

Amanda Rowland works with practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people navigate stress, anxiety and major life changes. She brings 28 years of professional experience and an AASW credential to her practice. Amanda aims for respectful, sensitive conversations that identify what matters to each person.

People come to her for help with grief and loss, eating concerns, and compassion fatigue. Amanda also supports those facing aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She listens for patterns around attachment, abandonment and communication that can make everyday life harder.

Sessions focus on clear goals and simple steps a person can try between meetings. Amanda tailors dialogue and plans to each individual rather than offering one fixed method. She encourages small, achievable changes and checks in on what works over time.

Amanda values honesty and warmth in the room. She aims to create a space where people feel heard and understood, and where difficult topics can be spoken about directly. Her approach combines practical problem solving with emotional support.

Over nearly three decades Amanda has worked with a wide range of concerns, so she can draw on experience when a problem feels complex or layered. She will work with clients to set priorities, pace the work, and adapt strategies as needs shift.

Approaches and how they work online

Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasises setting small, manageable goals and testing new behaviours between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve coping. Another approach centres on working through loss and grief with guided conversation and paced reflection to help people process difficult emotions and find ways to move forward.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Amanda will talk with each person about what they hope to achieve and which methods feel most comfortable. She adapts the work as goals change, so therapy stays relevant to the client’s needs and preferences.

If you are interested in online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to speak from a familiar space or who need more flexible scheduling. Appropriately qualified therapists can use these methods to deliver focused, goal-oriented care that fits into everyday life.