The First Mirror
The concept of mirroring in the work of D.W.Winnicott and Heinz Kohut and what it means for therapists and clients
Dr Amanda Robins
Psychotherapist
“I am a psychodynamically oriented psychotherapist working with people who have experienced childhood trauma.”
About Me
I understand how childhood trauma can cast long shadows, affecting how you feel and relate today. As a psychodynamically oriented psychotherapist, I help you unravel these deep-seated patterns. We will gently explore past experiences, understanding their impact on your present. This approach is ideal for those seeking profound insights. You can find a calm, steady space here to heal at your own pace.
Approach
When early experiences continue to shape how you relate, I help you name the patterns and the feelings beneath them, keeping the work gentle and focused. Sessions take place in Melbourne in English, paced to suit you, with room for silence, curious questioning and honest reflection. Together we trace recurring emotions, relationship struggles and parenting dilemmas, sometimes using short reflections between sessions to test new ways of being. This way of working often suits those seeking clearer self-understanding and steadier connections.
Contact Amanda
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Basic Information
Melbourne, Australia
Services
Services Offered:
- •Individual Therapy
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Families
- •Individuals
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Abuse
- •Adolescent Therapy
- •Relationship Issues
- •Behaviour or Conduct Issues
- •Identity Issues
- •Parenting Support
- •Suicidal Thoughts
Professional Title:
- •Psychotherapist
Qualifications
University of Melbourne
Registrations
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Social Work
Service Area
Amanda Robins Psychotherapy
Fitzroy North
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
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