Qualifications
Qualifications & Credentials
Amanda is a highly qualified Occupational Therapist and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. She is a qualified hypnotherapist and is one of a handful of people worldwide to be part of the Master Trainers Programme of Neuro Linguistics.
Amanda’s strong philosophy, that one must continue to learn to deliver the best possible service to clients is clearly demonstrated in her continuing professional development.
While being a genuinely passionate and caring person, her direct approach allows her clients to get to the root cause of their problem ensuring rapid results.

- 2016
Risk Assessment
UK 2010,
Melbourne 2016
Using with Borderline personality disorder
Melbourne, 2016
- 2015
Conflict Resolution Training
Melbourne, 2015
- 2014
Applied suicide intervention skills training
Melbourne, 2014
- 2013
AHPRA Registration as an Occupational Therapist
Australia, 2013
- 2012
PGDip Advanced CBT
University of Cumbria
UK, 2012
Certificate in Teaching Adults
The City & Guilds of London Institute, 2012
Bereavement Awareness and Support
UK , 2012
- 2011
Certificate in Counselling
University of Sunderland
UK, 2011
Substance Misuse Awareness
NCFE
UK, 2011
- 2010
Motivational Interviewing Training
Anthony Bainbridge
ICIS, UK, 2010
CBT for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Northumberland, 2010
CBT, Understanding Panic Disorder
Northumberland, 2010
CBT for Pain Management
Northumberland, 2010
CBT, Behavioural Experiments with Depression
Northumberland, 2010
- 2009
Supervision Procedure to update fieldwork educators knowledge)
Northumberland, UK, 2009
Substance Misuse Awareness
Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK, 2009
Solution Focused Training
John Wheeler
UK, 2009
- 2006
Qualified Client Handling Facilitator
Physicare
Edinburgh, 2006
- 2002
Fieldwork Educator
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh, UK, 2002
- 1997
BScOT – Occupational Therapy Degree
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh, UK, 1997
- Other
Registered member of Occupational Therapy Australia
Employment History
2016 – present

- 2013 - 2016
Mental Health Clinician in Eating Disorders
Body Image Eating Disorders Treatment and Recovery Service
Melbourne 2013-2016
- 2012 - 2013
Mental Health Clinician in Homelessness
Homeground, Melbourne, 2012-2013
- 2012 - 2013
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Occupational Therapist
Condition Management Programme
UK 2007-2011
- 1997 - 2007
Senior Occupational Therapist
UK 1997-2007