Amanda Dounis

Amanda Dounis is an ACA counsellor with seven years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or low in mood. She also supports those worried about relationships, parenting, confidence and feeling isolated or lonely.

Amanda aims for conversations that are respectful and compassionate. She focuses on tailoring each session to the person's needs rather than using the same plan for everyone. Sessions are practical and grounded, and she works with people to set clear, achievable steps between meetings.

Her approach is collaborative - she listens first, then helps identify what is most important to work on. She talks through communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and challenges that follow separation or divorce. Amanda also helps people build self-love and social confidence over time.

She uses her seven years of experience to guide people through mood concerns and anxiety, and to support parents facing common struggles. The style is straightforward and warm, with an emphasis on real-life strategies that fit daily routines.

Taking the first step often takes courage, and Amanda acknowledges that. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. She encourages people to pick a pace that feels manageable.

Approach-focused online counselling and practical steps

Amanda works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing anxiety and improving relationships. One approach involves teaching practical coping skills to manage stress and anxious thoughts, helping people develop routines and small behavioural changes that ease day-to-day pressure. Another approach focuses on communication skills and problem-solving to address relationship tensions and parenting challenges, with clear steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. Amanda will discuss the approaches that might suit a person's goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as needs change. The aim is to build a shared path that feels useful and realistic for the client.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time and make short check-ins easier to schedule. Others choose in-person options when they want longer face-to-face time; verify what Amanda offers when you arrange your first appointment.