- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Practical strategies
About Amanda
Amanda Westphal supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship struggles. She is an ACA counsellor with nine years of practice and a focus on workplace wellbeing and life transitions. Amanda aims to help people find clearer thinking and steadier moods through practical conversation and manageable steps.
People come to Amanda for help with panic attacks, low self-esteem, social anxiety and mood shifts. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce, and the loneliness that can follow big life changes. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be changed next.
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and set small, achievable goals. She balances talking through feelings with practical tasks to try between meetings. Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented, while remaining flexible to each person’s pace.
Her background includes work in women’s health that led to receiving the Australian Counselling Association’s Counsellor of the Year: Innovation award. That experience informs her sensitivity to life-stage pressures and workplace challenges. Amanda brings nine years of hands-on experience to everyday problems.
People who choose Amanda can expect clear planning, steady check-ins and strategies to manage stress and improve relationships. She helps people reconnect with their values and take practical steps toward better wellbeing.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and symptom management. One approach helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and panic by practising breathing, grounding and stepwise exposure to feared situations. Another approach centres on mood regulation and behavioural activation, encouraging small, scheduled activities to lift mood and reduce withdrawal.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Amanda will work with each person to identify what feels most useful given their goals and day-to-day life. Sessions may adapt over time so techniques match what is working and what needs more attention.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions let them fit therapy into busy work days, reduce travel time and maintain regular check-ins. Other practical benefits include easier scheduling during workplace breaks, the ability to choose camera-on or camera-off conversations, and shorter check-ins when time is limited. Appropriately qualified therapists can tailor online work to suit each person’s needs and routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Amanda help with?
Amanda supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She also works with issues such as low self-esteem, panic attacks, workplace problems and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. Sessions mix talking through feelings with clear steps and tasks to try between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
Amanda has nine years of clinical experience and has worked notably in women’s health, receiving the Australian Counselling Association Counsellor of the Year: Innovation award.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia. Location information is Australia as listed in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Amanda?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.