Amanda Oates
Clinical Team Leader / Provisional Psychologist
BSc (Psych), GradDip (Psych), Master Prof Psych (MPP)
Key areas of interest
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress Management
- Emotional Regulation
- Panic Disorder
- Spirituality
- Mental Health
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.
Therapeutic Framework/Strategies
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Strengths-Based
- Person-Centred Approaches
- Trauma Informed
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.