Welcome! My name is Amanda, and I am Registered Clinical Counsellor (#22879) with the BCACC. I hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Neuroscience, a graduate certificate in Clinical Addictions Studies, and a masters degree in Counselling Psychology.

I have been working in the mental health field for over a decade, and I have experience facilitating recovery groups, advocacy work focused on increasing accessibility of therapy services, and providing crisis support for those at their most distressed. I have a passion for working with families and couples and navigating the isolating and complex corners of life together, such as grief/loss, traumas, and relationship stress. I also work with those struggling with anxiety/depression and life transitions, eating disorders, and ADHD.

I believe in tailoring therapeutic methods to meet your unique needs. My counselling approach is with a trauma-informed and a humanistic lens: you are the expert of your experiences, but you are also not alone. I help clients by encouraging their autonomy and building resilience to reach their goals and fulfillment, healing, and emotional wellness. My counselling theory and interventions are grounded in emotion-focused, relational, and attachment theories. The skills and education explored in sessions are founded in evidence-based studies in the counselling and psychology fields.

I have the privilege of being able to work as an associate counsellor at different practices: Ali Margulius Counselling in Vancouver (UBC area) and with Tannis Price Counselling in Port Moody.

Autumn Insights Counselling is a practice that I own located in Kitsilano, and I offer sessions at all three offices. Check out the Locations tab to see how you can book in a consult or a session at any of these offices.