Amanda Rowland , AASW

Amanda Rowland is an experienced Australian therapist with 28 years of professional practice and AASW credentialing, which denotes membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers and recognition of professional standards. She specializes in supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, eating concerns, and the many challenges that come with life transitions, as well as working with compassion fatigue.

Amanda approaches each person with sensitivity and respect, adapting conversations and care plans to reflect individual needs and circumstances. Her work emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside empathetic support, helping clients navigate grief, manage anxiety, address body image and eating-related difficulties, and respond to the ongoing demands of caregiving or chronic conditions.

She aims to empower people to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life, combining evidence-informed methods with a compassionate stance. Amanda focuses on collaboration - listening carefully, setting realistic goals together, and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Her long experience in social work informs a calm, steady approach to complex emotional and life challenges.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Amanda Rowland uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage difficult thoughts and feelings through practical, structured work. One approach she employs focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing alternative coping strategies to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety and improve daily functioning.

She also incorporates grief-informed and compassion-focused strategies to help clients process loss, address compassion fatigue, and rebuild coping resources. These methods emphasize validation of emotions, gradual steps toward adjustment, and skills to handle painful memories or caregiver strain.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda listens to each person’s story, discusses options, and tailors the therapeutic plan to match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is working and make adjustments as progress is made.

Online therapy with Amanda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and location. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access support from licensed professionals without the need to travel.