Amanda Whitehead
Life can bring seasons that leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or carrying more than we know how to hold. You may be navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply sensing that something no longer feels like you. Perhaps you find yourself caught in familiar patterns or longing to feel more grounded or at ease.
I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can slow down together and gently explore what feels most important to you. Rather than focusing on what's wrong, I'm interested in understanding your story, the experiences that have shaped you, and the strengths that have helped you make it this far. I believe we heal in connection, with ourselves, with others, and the world around us. I also believe meaningful change begins when we feel safe enough to gently turn toward our experiences with curiosity and compassion.
Through a relational somatic approach, we’ll bring together awareness of your embodied experience with the healing potential of a safe, attuned therapeutic relationship. Rather than only focusing on your thoughts and words, we pay attention to sensations, emotions, breath, movement and nervous system responses as they unfold in the present moment. My hope is that therapy offers a place where you can cultivate a deeper sense of connection to yourself and capacity to navigate life’s challenges.
Before beginning my counselling career, I spent 15 years working in the organic food and herbal supplement industry, where I valued education, connection with community and care. Building genuine relationships was central to how I approached my work, and my background in psychology, holistic nutrition, yoga and mindfulness continues to inform how I understand well-being and the interconnectedness of mind, body, relationships, and lived experiences.
My approach to therapy is eclectic, meaning I draw from various modalities and theories based on what honours your unique needs and goals. I have trained in Relational Somatic Therapy with Mariah Moser, and am influenced by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and depth psychology. I am informed by principles of attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and nervous system co-regulation and nature-based therapy.
It is a privilege to witness people's stories and an honour to walk alongside them as they navigate life's challenges, deepen their relationship with themselves, and move toward lives that feel more meaningful. My own journey in therapy and personal practices for embodied living are my greatest resources for supporting myself in offering person-centred care. I am grateful for all my life experiences, teachers, mentors and the natural world for the inspiration and support in following this path.
If you're curious about working together, I invite you to email me to schedule a 15-minute introductory call. It would be an opportunity to connect and see if we feel like a good fit.
I WORK WITH
Adults
AREAS OF FOCUS
Anxiety, grief & loss, depression, life transitions, perimenopause, identity & belonging, caregiver support, burnout recovery.
CONTACT
Email me at amanda.whitehead@proton.me