Amanda Wilson

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

“Are you struggling with your mental health? I am here to lift that cloud of struggles, shine a light through and help you find the brighter side. I specialize in symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, traumatic experiences, abuse and life stressors. I also work with couples of any orientation.”

About Me

When anxiety, depression, or life's stressors cast a shadow, finding clarity can feel challenging. I offer a compassionate space to explore what’s weighing on you, helping you gently lift that cloud of struggles. We'll work together to shine a light on your experiences, guiding you towards a brighter perspective. I also welcome couples of any orientation, supporting both individuals to navigate their unique relationship challenges. My aim is to help you find a path forward.

Approach

When everything feels foggy, I focus on small, practical shifts that bring you clearer footing and more choice in daily life. Sessions in Waterloo or online, in English, are steady and conversational—sometimes slow and reflective for trauma or grief, sometimes more structured for anxiety, OCD or body-image work—with goals we shape together and short, doable experiments between meetings. I help you notice patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviours and practice new responses until they fit. This approach tends to suit people who want collaborative, down-to-earth support.

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Basic Information

Waterloo, Canada

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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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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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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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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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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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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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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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Suicide Bereavement or Crisis
The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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