Mrs Amanda Dounis

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Professional Counsellor, NLP, Early Childhood Teacher, Author, Online Therapist Author, online course creator”

About Me

I am a Psychotherapist (Registered) and counsellor based in Wolli Creek, NSW, Australia. I help adolescents and adults manage addiction, conduct problems, mood disorders and stress using counselling, hypnosis, relationship counselling and mindfulness.

Approach

Starting from the place you bring your struggles, I work in short, focused sessions from my Wolli Creek clinic and online, pacing each meeting to suit your energy and capacity. You’ll notice a blend of gentle guided states and real-time skill practice — pauses for mindful grounding, brief experiments to shift patterns, and clear takeaways to try between sessions. This approach suits people ready for practical, compassionate work who want steady change without overwhelm.

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Basic Information

Sydney, Australia

Services

I'm a Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, Counsellor that offers a vast range of therapies clients require.

Due to COVID-19 crisis online consultations and sessions have proven to become a popular form of therapy

Services Offered:

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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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Works With:

•All ages
•Adults
•Children
•Groups
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Forgiveness
The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Phobias
Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.
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