Amanda Gordon

Clinical Director
Endorsed Clinical and Health
Psychologist

Biography

Amanda has an innate ability to translate psychological wisdom into practical life skills. Highly relatable, Amanda is experienced in helping people deal with the full range of life crises, including managing relationships, coping with grief and loss, dealing with stress and managing change. She works with individuals, couples and families, helping them enrich their lifestyle and their effectiveness in the world.

Over her more than 30 years in practice, Amanda has assisted literally thousands of people to understand and manage their feelings and to make positive life choices. In addition to her work with her personal clients Amanda also works with many corporate organisations assisting them in maintaining their employee wellbeing.

Amanda is a former President of the Australian Psychological Society, elected by her peers for two consecutive terms. She is also regularly called on by the media for comment on current issues.

Amanda works from Armchair Psychology’s Edgecliff office in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, easily accessible from Sydney’s CBD.

  • Workplace relationshipsand team building
  • Panic and phobic disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Childhood trauma
  • Addictions
  • Anger management

More About Amanda

Attributes

①

Great Listener

Not only a great listener, but someone that hears and understands where someone is coming from. This enables Amanda to have greater understanding of where someone wants or needs to head to.

③

Positive outlook

Always encouraging, Amanda believes there is always something positive and worthwhile to take away from the most difficult situations and always the promise that something better is on the horizon.

②

Problem Solver

Understanding the process of finding solutions to complex or difficult issues is one of my key strengths. Amanda loves to help her clients come up with practical solutions that work for their lives.

④

Coach & Mentor

Amanda use a variety of practical approaches to assist her clients setting and achieving their goals as well as overcoming those obstacles that might be in the way.

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