Australia’s leading PMDD counsellor

Hey, I’m Amanda. I help women with PMDD feel like themselves again. 

Australia's leading PMDD counsellor

Hey, I’m Amanda. I help women with PMDD feel like themselves again. 

Let’s find some calm together in a FREE Relief Session

1. Zero in on the Impact

We’ll explore how PMDD is affecting your life—whether it’s impacting your work, overwhelming you with daily tasks, or contributing to that persistent feeling of being on edge.

2. Instant Relief

I’ll share immediate, practical tools to help you manage your next cycle more effectively, so you can start feeling calmer and more in control right away.

3. A Clear Next Step

We’ll work together to create a tailored plan to manage the challenges of your PMDD and address how it affects your daily life.

I’m glad you’re here.  

 

I offer practical strategies to help women with PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) regain control, manage their symptoms, and find balance in their lives. My goal is to empower you to navigate your cycles with greater ease and calm.

Women come to me feeling overwhelmed, caught in a rollercoaster of having it all together one moment and then facing days of exhaustion, rage, and difficulty with even the simplest tasks. This often leads to crippling shame, guilt, and a sense of being overwhelmed.

Having worked with countless women experiencing PMDD, plus my own lived experience – I specialise in identifying the unique support you need to break free from this cycle and lift that weight off your shoulders.

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My passion is supporting women with PMDD in finding balance and relief from the intense symptoms that disrupt their lives. I’m dedicated to helping you manage the overwhelm and exhaustion that comes with PMDD, guiding you to a place of calm and control.

My own journey with PMDD began eight years ago, and it took me two years and six medical professionals to receive a formal diagnosis. I understand the frustration of having control one day and then struggling with anxiety and depression the next. After years of working on managing my symptoms, I’ve transformed from enduring two weeks of torment to experiencing only mild symptoms for a few days each cycle. This is the kind of transformation I want for you.

With my intuitive ability to identify unhelpful patterns, I can help you get unstuck and navigate your cycles more effectively in just six sessions. My approach is direct and laser-focused, creating a lasting pathway to balance and peace.

I live in a neuro-diverse home with my husband, two primary-schoolers, and a Dalmatian, I use the same tools I teach my clients every day and am now thriving, which is the transformation I want for you. More

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I’ve set boundaries in my life I didn’t even know I could set, and she helped me to see the world from a much healthier perspective. 

Amanda has literally changed my life and my way of coping. She provides amazing simple-to-use strategies that I can implement when I’m feeling overwhelmed. 

I needed help but I didn’t know what that looked like. Amanda showed me what I needed and gave me the tools I needed to help myself.

If you’d like to get in touch, please fill out the contact form below. 

Nandi Ave, Frenchs Forest, NSW. 2086.

By appointment only. 

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FAQS

What can I expect from our first session?
In our first session we will start wherever you feel comfortable, we’ll chat about what brought you to therapy and work together from there. You can book it online or in-person here
If you’d like to connect first, you can book in a free 20-minute online PMDD Relief Session. Here’s what we’ll do:
Zero in on the Impact: We’ll explore how PMDD is affecting your life—whether it’s impacting your work, overwhelming you with daily tasks, or contributing to that persistent feeling of being on edge. 
2. Instant Relief. I’ll share immediate, practical tools to help you manage your next cycle more effectively.
3. A Clear Next Step. We’ll work together to create a tailored plan.

Take the first step towards finding the support you need here

How much is a session?

Our sessions are $165 per 50 mins.

Do you accept Private Health Insurance?

Yes, I have a provider number with BUPA, Medibank Private and AHM.

Do you accept the Medicare Mental Care Plan?

Counsellors aren’t covered under MCP’s. I do accept private health insurance though! I have a provider number with BUPA, Medibank Private and AHM.

What are your qualifications?

I have a Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) and I’m a member of the Australian Counselling Association (Level 2).

How long is each session, and how often do we meet?

Each standard session lasts 50 minutes. At the beginning of our work together, I typically recommend weekly sessions, as six weeks of weekly sessions have been shown to create a significant shift in the issue you came in with. However, I also offer fortnightly and monthly bookings if that frequency is more suitable for your needs. Ultimately, the frequency of sessions is up to you and what works best for you. During our sessions, we can discuss what frequency will be most effective in helping you achieve your goals.