Amanda Fernandez

Professional Counselor

My goal is to co-create a safe space for you where growth is made possible.

I believe you are unique and non-replicable: created with dignity, and made to thrive, not just survive in life. And, I believe you have inherent wisdom.

We will journey together using an existential and person-centred approach, discovering meaning in changing circumstances, and learning to integrate thoughts and emotions. In my experience, these approaches and a healthy challenge (applying Ellis REBT techniques) are effective in bringing about restoration of the mind and heart.

About Amanda

Having worked in the development field for years, Amanda has supported individuals, couples, families, and communities in clinical, humanitarian, and pastoral settings. She has worked with multicultural clients 9 to 67 years of age.

Being a longstanding crisis care volunteer and supervisor, she is acquainted with pain and supporting people as they navigate it through tears and laughter.

Some of the common issues she works with include stress, suicide, depression, interpersonal relationship concerns, change/life transitions, self-esteem, and workplace challenges.

Amanda completed her MSc in Counselling (with specialisation in Clinical Mental Health) from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM-KL) and holds a MA in Sociology (special concentration in Development Leadership) from Xavier University (XU) in the Philippines. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in EMDR from the Trauma Therapy Association (TTA) to be trauma-informed, and better support clients