PELLA Wellness.
Registered Psychotherapist, Amanda Guilfoyle. M.Gestalt T. B.SocSci (Couns)
G'Day I'm Amanda a heart centred Clinical Counsellor and Gestalt Psychotherapist. I practice with a relational, trauma informed, neuro affirming approach. I am humbled to sit alongside others for part of their life journey . I have worked with thousands of people from all walks of life struggling with a broad range of concerns. As an experienced professional I work alongside you to navigate current challenges, gain awareness and help facilitate the integration of parts of you which may feel lost or stuck.
Client Focus
Session Format: Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Experiential
- Gestalt
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychoeducational
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Sandplay
- Somatic
Education & Credentials
PELLA Wellness. Amanda Guilfoyle. M.Gestalt T. B.SocSci (Couns)
- Female
- License # PACFA #23846
- Licensed in Australia
- Practicing Since 2015
Education: I hold a Master of Gestalt Therapy ( 2021) and a Bachelor of Social Science ( Counselling, 2015 ) .
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $180 AUD + GST
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer sliding scale pricing. If you are in Australia and hold a current health care card or student card you will be charged a concession rate .If you are financially disadvantaged and are unable to receive government payments please reach out to me to discuss further.
- Accepts Insurance
- AHM Health; Bupa ;Medibank Private ;Police Health; Self managed &Plan managed NDIS participants .
PELLA Wellness. Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Capalaba, QLD and West End, QLD 4101
- Available Online for residents of Australia
- Online Therapy Details: Telehealth - Secure Video
I practice in a relational trauma informed way . I work in a number of different locations in Brisbane Australia and online.
I have worked alongside people experiencing a wide variety of challenges including
- Anxiety and Depression
- ADHD
-Attachment issues
- Autism
- Burnout
- Boderline Personality Disorder
- Carer fatigue
- Relationship challenges
- Domestic and Family Violence
-Coercive control
-Narcissistic Abuse
- Depression
- Emotional difficulties
- Family Difficulites
- Seperation
- Trauma
- Menopause
- PTSD
- Self Harm
- Suicidal thoughts
- Aggressive Behaviour
- Oppositional Defiance Disorder
- Grief and loss
- Chronic Illness
- Identity issues
- Life transitions
- Gender dysphoria
- Parenting difficulties
- Relationship issues
- Low Self-esteem
- Substance misuse
- Stress
- Wellbeing and self-care challenges
I practice from a trauma informed , client centred approach.
I draw on a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Poly Vagal Theory
- Mindfulness
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- Strengths-based approaches
-Play therapy
-Sand Tray therapy