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I love working with teenagers and children and have done so within my private clinic, high-schools and communities for over 20 years.
My approach is compassionate, dynamic and down to earth.
I incorporate a wide variety of tools to support young clients which can include:
art therapy, music therapy, adventure therapy, martial arts, sand play, mindfulness, guided- meditation, expressive therapy, yoga and movement.
Children aged 8-12
Pre teen boys
Adolescent girls 13-18
Adolescent boys 13-18
Specialist areas include-ADHD/blended families/anxiety/phobias of dogs/transitioning to high school/self-harm/substance abuse/sexuality/school attendance/bullying/emotional dysregulation//trauma/self-esteem.
All sessions available online- ( I am not covered by Medicare- concessions are available)
Parent/Guardian Testimonial
"I highly recommend Amie as a counsellor. I took my niece Lily to see Amie for many sessions when she was approx 9 yrs old , after she had lost her mother to Cancer and had experienced her parents divorcing and custody battles . Amie was there to counsel my niece at just the right time ( a very crucial scary vulnerable time ) . Lily felt safe and supported and heard with Amie and was very keen to go back for further counselling , after her first session . Lily has said since , how it really helped her navigate tough times at school as well during times of bullying in primary school .
Lily came away from each session happier and more confident . It was clear that Lily was given the tools to cope with all that she was experiencing at that time of grief and loss and school challenges .
Amie also helped prepare Lily for high school .
As Lilys aunt, I can also see how now at 15 , she can communicate her views with more confidence and stand up for what she believes in . I am very pleased we chose Amie to help Lily at that crucial time . Thanks Amie ."
Adolescent Testimonial
"Amie has always been genuine and raw with her own past which for myself removed the stigma of ‘failure’ around my childhood experiences and instead made me focus on the successful, incredible woman she became despite her circumstances . Among-st the many lessons Ive learnt from Amie my most cherished is - its how you deal with the trauma that defines you, not the trauma itself. Her work style takes a fresher , more responsive approach to therapy and has helped strengthen my relationships and communication skills with myself and other woman . Amie’s work is a necessity for the modern teenager as she doesn’t preach textbook psychology, instead she tries to better understand us and the world we live in and if I may add she does an incredible job of it. Amie for many woman is not only a counsellor but a role model and for me that will always be her greatest quality."
