Amanda Rowland , AASW

Amanda Rowland is an experienced counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and grief. She holds AASW credentialing and brings 28 years of practice to each session. Amanda speaks English and works with adults in Australia who want practical support for life changes and emotional strain.

Amanda focuses on clear, practical conversations. She helps people understand patterns that keep them stuck and develop everyday coping skills. Sessions are tailored to each person’s situation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Many people come to Amanda for help with eating concerns, compassion fatigue, and adjusting to loss. She also supports those facing chronic illness, cancer care challenges, caregiving stress and body image worries. Other areas she addresses include attachment and abandonment issues, control and communication problems, and difficulties linked to ageing.

Amanda aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people feel heard and understood. She works collaboratively to set realistic goals and build workable strategies. Her approach is straightforward and supportive, with an emphasis on small steps that add up over time.

Practical options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Amanda asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire so sessions can begin with clear goals and a workable plan.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy

Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasises identifying unhelpful thinking and developing coping strategies to reduce anxiety and stress. This helps when worry or anxious thinking gets in the way of daily life. Another approach focuses on grief and loss, helping people to process emotions, adjust routines and find ways to remember and move forward. That approach is useful for those adjusting after bereavement or major life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda discusses goals and preferences in the first sessions and adapts techniques to what suits each person. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy matches the client’s needs rather than relying on a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for a fuller conversation, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and reach a counsellor from different locations in Australia.