Amanda Oates
Provisional Psychologist
BSc (Psych), GradDip (Psych), Master Prof Psych (MPP)
Key Areas of Interest
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Pain Disorder
- Stress Management
- Emotional Regulation
- Spirituality and Mental Health
Therapeutic Framework/Strategies
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Strengths-Based and Person-Centred Approaches
- Trauma Informed
About Amanda
Please note Amanda is a Provisional Psychologist and sessions with her do not attract Medicare or Private Health Fund Rebates.
Amanda is a compassionate provisional psychologist with a background in counselling and pastoral care. She has worked in diverse helping roles supporting individuals through challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She supports adults and adolescents 12 years and older.
Amanda’s work is grounded in fostering safe, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic environments. She loves helping clients explore and better align their lives with their values, build resilience, and achieve personal growth. She holds a Master of Professional Psychology.
Amanda has a special interest in the intersection of spirituality and mental health, empowering clients to integrate their beliefs into their journey toward well-being. Amanda’s empathetic, strengths-based approach ensures that clients feel supported and understood throughout their therapeutic experience.
How Amanda might support you
Amanda will work with you to navigate the challenges you are facing. She provides a warm, safe, and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. With an emphasis on trust and dignity, Amanda uses evidence-based practices to help you understand yourself better, align your actions with your values and goals, build resilience, and develop practical tools to improve your overall well-being.