Amanda Kuek
General Psychologist
Amanda works intentionally to support clients in making meaningful and sustainable change in the areas most important to them.
Meet Amanda - General Psychologist Melbourne
Amanda is a kind and patient person-centred clinician who enjoys supporting clients to thrive. Her work is predominantly informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with the intention of creating meaningful and sustainable change in the life domains most important to each client. She encourages clients to embrace their individual strengths and work toward their unique value-aligned goals. Amanda is committed to fostering a collaborative therapeutic environment that connects, uplifts and enables human excellence - whatever that looks like for each client.
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English
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Anxiety
Career Counselling
Child Counselling - 9-17years
Depression
LGBTQI - related issues
Life Coaching
NDIS
Organisational Consulting
OCD
Pain Management
Relationships - Individual
Self-Esteem
Self Harm
Sexuality
Sports Psychology
Stress
Transgender
Weight Management
Workplace Issues
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Master of Psychology (Sport & Exercise)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology
Experience & Techniques
Fascinated by the role of the human mind in our everyday experiences, Amanda began pursuing a career in psychology from the age of 16. Having worked across clinical and sport settings, she holds specialised training in performance psychology, and enjoys working closely with individuals, teams and organisations to enhance mental performance. Amanda seamlessly transfers this strengths-based approach to her work with all types of clients and presenting concerns, such as anxiety, depression, and critical life transitions. She continuously engages in professional development to expand her skillset and model a growth mindset.
Amanda predominantly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.