Amanda Rowland, AASW

Amanda Rowland is an AASW social worker with 28 years of professional experience. She offers calm, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes. Amanda aims to listen first and then work with each person to find practical steps forward.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. Conversations are shaped around the things that matter most to the individual. Amanda addresses eating concerns, compassion fatigue and the daily strain of caregiving by breaking problems into manageable parts and finding realistic coping strategies.

She also helps people dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties and relationship communication problems. Amanda has experience supporting those navigating ageing, chronic illness, cancer and disability, and she works with issues such as body image and commitment concerns. Her approach is to tailor the plan to the person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Amanda describes therapy as a collaborative process. She encourages small experiments between sessions and practical tools people can use straight away. The aim is to build confidence and clearer choices as each person moves through change.

People can expect a sensitive, consistent professional who values respect and empathy. Amanda supports clients as they take steps toward a more manageable and satisfying life.

Approaches that guide online support

Amanda describes her work as evidence-based and practical. Two common approaches she uses are short-term coping skills and problem-focused dialogue. Coping skills teach simple techniques for reducing anxiety and managing difficult moods, which can help during periods of high stress or grief. Problem-focused dialogue breaks larger issues into steps and looks for small, achievable changes to try between sessions.

She also uses a collaborative, person-centred way of working that makes the person’s goals central. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to try and adjust them over time. This shared process helps match the approach to changing needs and preferences rather than sticking with any single method.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to work from a convenient location or who need to schedule around caregiving or work commitments.