Amanda Dounis

    Positive Thinking Clinic

    • Qualifications
      B.Sc (Psyc), B.Coun, B. Teach (0-5) Dip.Prof Coun, Dip.Child Psyc, Dip.CHSP, Master NLP
    Types of Therapy

    Strategic Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Ericksonian Hypnosis, NLP Psychotherapy, CBT Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Positive Psychology Therapy, Behavioural Activation Therapy, Art Therapy Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy, Rogerian Therapy, Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, ACT Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Therapy, EFT Therapy, Guided Self Help Therapy, Positive Psychodynamic Therapy, Strategic Coach

    Conditions Treated

    Addictions, Anxiety, Behaviour Modification, Change Habits, Depression, Forgiveness, Goal-setting, Grief, Irrational Thoughts, Obsessive-Compulsiveness, Parenting Struggles, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Procrastination, Relationship Improvement, Workplace Stress

    Session Format

    Family, Group, Individual

    Age Specialty

    Childrens & Teens, Adults, Elderly

    Demographic Specialty
    • Women, Men, Teenagers, Children 5-12
    Treatment Approach
    • When it comes to what treatment to use, Amanda considers herself as an integrative therapist. Through a therapeutic partnership Amanda uses her assessment and observation skills to determine the right approach to use. Progress is evaluated and treatment plans modified as needed. Quite simply, Amanda helps individuals to become resourceful themselves. A variety of counselling skills, brain training, unconscious trance work, and lots of tasking become part of the plan. Some individuals are also there for skill building. Equipped with an extensive knowledge of skills, Amanda will use imagination, exposure, bilateral stimulation, writing, sand tray and more. Progress helps lead the way. All activities and methods used are suitable for all ages. Lots of psycho-education is used so that individuals understand why certain methods are used, and this also helps form the therapeutic relationship to creating the change that each individual is there to achieve. At the end of the day, individuals are looking for ways to feel better, and “do” better.
    Price Range

    $150 - $250

    Health Fund or Medical Rebates Available

    Depends on individual memberships or the holding of a Mental Health Plan

    Offers Online Therapy

    Yes

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    • Monday

      By appointment only

    • Tuesday

      N/A

    • Wednesday

      N/A

    • Thursday

      N/A

    • Friday

      N/A

    • Saturday

      N/A

    • Sunday

      N/A

      • April 24, 2025 4:03 pm local time

    Location
    Therapist Details

    • Amanda Dounis is the founder of the Positive Thinking Clinic, and owner /operator of 4 early learning centres, her very first dating back to 1999.  

      Over the last 20 years and more, Amanda has been the receiver of award winning excellence within her careers’ contribution to the community.  

      Amanda has two passions: fitness and academia. Over the years Amanda has worked her way through running marathons to even running ultra marathons.  Hence the inevitable collection of knowledge needed for the anatomy, nutrition and mindset.  

      When it comes to academia, Amanda fulfils her passion by adding to her educational portfolio and expanding her specialities.   Amanda has completed her bachelor of science with a major in psychology [UNSW], bachelor of teaching (0-5 years) [CSU] and bachelor of counselling [AIPC].  Her most recent addition has been her diploma of clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy, complemented with her NLP master practitioner, via Institute of Applied Psychology (Gordon Young).  

      Amanda runs her private practice integrating the unique skills and variety of modalities that she has specialised in over the years.  This allows her to be uniquely client and solution focused.  

      Author of My Coping Skills Handbook (for kids aged between 8-12 years) and online course creator of My Coping Skills, Amanda has become an expert with kids and teens.  In addition, Amanda has been able to create her own unique programs for phobias, changing behaviour, anxiety and much more.   Amanda has been volunteering at lifeline for many years now and is also a professional supervisor for other counsellors and psychotherapists.
    • 0458850850
    • https://www.positivethinkingclinic.com.au
    License State

    New South Wales

    Company

    Positive Thinking Clinic

    Education

    Institute of Applied Psychology, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, UNSW, CSU

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