- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Compassion fatigue
About Amanda
Amanda Rowland is an AASW social worker with 28 years of practice in Australia. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes. Amanda also supports people dealing with eating concerns and compassion fatigue. She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Amanda works with each person to shape conversations and a plan that fit their situation. She pays attention to what causes day-to-day strain and looks for small, achievable changes that make life easier.
Across her career she has helped people facing loss, illness and long-term care responsibilities. She also has experience with body image concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, and challenges linked to ageing and chronic conditions. These areas often overlap, and she helps people untangle what is most pressing right now.
Amanda values clear communication and gentle accountability. She listens for strengths and coping strategies a person already uses, then builds on them. Her style is steady and supportive, aimed at helping people regain a sense of control and purpose.
Seeking help can feel daunting, and Amanda keeps early sessions simple and focused. She encourages questions and works at a comfortable pace. The goal is to help people move toward more manageable days and clearer decisions.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional support. One common approach she uses centres on skills for managing stress and anxiety, teaching clear steps people can use during tense moments and over time to reduce overwhelm. This approach is useful for daily anxiety, work stress and coping with uncertain situations.She also works with people on grief and life transitions, offering structured ways to process loss and make decisions about the next steps. This can include routines, memory work and gradual re-engagement in valued activities to help rebuild a sense of purpose. For eating concerns and compassion fatigue she emphasises gentle self-monitoring, pacing and restoring routines that support wellbeing.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help identify which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences and adapt them as therapy progresses. This is a collaborative process where feedback shapes the direction of sessions.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed and make it simpler to maintain regular meetings alongside work and caregiving commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns and coping with life changes, plus compassion fatigue and related issues.
How would you describe Amanda's therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear conversation, small steps and building on existing coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has worked in the field for 28 years and has supported people across a range of long-term and acute concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to this profile?
She is credentialed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practices in Australia.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available formats before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.