Amaya is a counsellor and psychotherapist. Her natural empathy, mentoring and coaching style to promote positive change sparked a lifetime desire to formally qualify as a counsellor and coach at the Australian College of Applied Psychology.
Further education and qualifications within the EMDR world provided additional skills, experience and care to manage the effects of traumatic events.
Every clients’ needs are both unique and dynamic so a range of therapies and treatments are discussed and applied during the time we spend together.
Utilizing a wide range of therapeutic techniques, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, Imaginal Exposure Therapy and solution focused brief therapies, Amaya combines these theories with counselling and coaching skills to help people realize their full potential and to help those become “unstuck.”
Amaya has experience in working with complex trauma, addiction, workplace bullying, abuse, motor vehicle accidents, PTSD. These are often combined with other mental health issues such as phobias, anxiety and depression, stress.
An accredited, experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, Amaya has the ability to apply empathic and safe intervention for those at risk of suicide.
Many clients come to Amaya for support in management of traumatic incidents and memories, behavior change, self-esteem issues, self-identity, being “stuck” or are simply overwhelmed.
Areas offered…
- Psycho-education to understand trauma in the brain and the body
- Holistic person-centred approach
- Understanding problem behavior
- Skills-building to replacing unwanted behaviors
- Empowering self for change
- Setting and achieving goals
- Unlocking personal strengths
- Defining core beliefs and values
- Overcoming fear and obstacles
- Strategies to manage anxiety and depression
- Support with trauma
Qualifications / Memberships
Bachelor in Counselling (Coaching) | Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP)
EMDR Masterclass Therapist | EMDRAA
Clinical and Registered Counsellor Level 3 | Australian Counselling Association (ACA) 5761
Registered Clinical Supervisor | Australian Counselling Association College of Supervisors
Accredited Coach Training Program Graduate | International Coach Federation | ACAP
Mental Health First Aid Certification | Lifeline
Suicide First Aid Certification | Lifeline
Trauma Informed Care Training | Black Dog Institute
Insurance Provider with
- BUPA
- Medibank Private
- SIRA (State Insurance Regulatory Authority) for NSW Workers Compensation
Where and When?
- Here Completely within the Dymocks Building, Level 7, Suite 11, 428 George Street, Sydney CBD | Tuesday / Wednesdays.
- The Lotus Centre on the Northern Beaches (Brookvale) | Saturday mornings only
- Online on Thursdays
Flexible, sensitive and confidential delivery is available, from face-to-face, online (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) or telephone.