Hi! My name is Amanda...

A Registered Therapeutic Counsellor that guides other adults to more fulfilling relationships with others and themselves!

I grew up with self esteem issues that led to overwhelming depression and anxiety.  I had unfulfilling and even toxic relationships and those led to more self hate, anger, and guilt.

I was overwhelmed with myself, others, my emotions, and then I got counselling. 

I regained control of my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.  I learned who I wanted to be, not what others wanted.  I learned how to process a situation before reacting to it

And that's what I want to give you.

Thinking Couch is a place to sit, to take a breath, and to begin to create YOU the way YOU want to be.  It takes time and it takes work, however, I will sit with you, collaborate with you, and help you create the fulfilling world you deserve.

I lived and worked in the sunny Okanagan as a behavior interventionist for children with autism.  I found that as much as I loved working with the kids, I loved connecting with the parents.  There is so much we put on ourselves as adults, while just wanting the best for ourselves and our families.

When I relocated to Abbotsford, I went back to school to obtain my Diploma of Professional Counselling (which I did, with honors).  I also obtained a certificate for Intimacy in Relationships.  I have been counselling in private clinics for the past 5 years and started private practice 3 years ago.  I love what I do and wanted to provide a safe space, a validating space... a Thinking Couch... for individuals and couples to be their most vulnerable and to only build up from there ❤