Dr Amanda Willemyns

Locations

Telehealth

Client Age Groups

Adults

Currently available for new bookings

Independent Consultant – Senior Registered Psychologist
ABN 93 068 181 587

Amanda is accepting new clients, and is available for Telehealth appointments.

She is available for business hour appointments Mondays & Fridays (10.30am-3pm) and for after-hour appointments on Saturdays (11am-3.30pm).
Appointment bookings and enquiries: (Phone) 08 8361 7008.

Hi, my name is Amanda Willemyns and I’m a Senior Psychologist at Attuned. I love my work, and see the client-practitioner alliance as being a sacred space. I have 27 years’ experience in the field working in clinical, government, corporate, and university sectors. My degrees in psychology include: a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours (University of Queensland), a Master’s degree (University of Queensland) and a doctoral degree (Queensland University of Technology). I have been in private practice since 2011 seeing clients face-to-face as well as telehealth via phone or video calls. Since 2022, I have been providing psychology services exclusively by telehealth, which is a convenient mode of delivery for many clients, including those with issues involving mobility/transport/a remote location or who are just time-stretched (no commuting!)

What is my approach to therapy? It can be described as collaborative and flexible. It draws on a solid evidence base and a range of psychological models: cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT); narrative therapy; motivational interviewing; mindfulness-based interventions; positive psychology; interpersonal therapy; brief, solution-focussed therapy; and person-centred therapy (Rogerian). My aim is to create a non-judgemental and empathic environment where clients feel comfortable to explore their issues as they progress towards greater self-awareness, functionality, performance, and wellbeing. I believe in a safe, supportive environment clients can often be empowered to find their own answers through greater clarity. However, I also believe that tools and strategies along the way are helpful!

Therapeutic Approach

Qualifications and Memberships

PhD (Psychology), Queensland University of Technology
Master of Arts (Psychology), University of Queensland
Honours degree in Psychology (Class 1), University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of Queensland
Registered Psychologist, Psychology Board of Australia
Awarded QUT Postgraduate Research Scholarship, 2004
Awarded Australian Postgraduate Research Award, 1992
PhD thesis nominated by examiner for QUT Outstanding Thesis Award
Awarded the McElwain Prize in Psychology, University of Queensland, 1991
Registered provider with Medicare (since 2011)
Full member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.

Special Areas of Interest

I’m particularly interested to assist in these areas:

the unique challenges of living in rural and remote areas
stress and burnout
coping with injury/chronic illness
end of life issues
grief and loss
depression
anxiety and panic disorder
work/life balance
anger management
interpersonal communication
adjusting to challenging life events and transitions
relationship difficulties
parenting and family issues
performance psychology: assisting creatives, performers, entrepreneurs, students, and executives to maximise their potential, and achieve their goals.
chronic insomnia. I undertook sleep research at the University of Queensland for my Honours degree, and have remained fascinated with sleep issues ever since.

I look forward to meeting you, and assisting you with your goals.

Fee Schedule

Sessions of 50-80 minutes are available via telehealth only.
The first session is of 80 minutes duration and focusses on assessment. 50 minutes is the standard length for other sessions unless alternative arrangements are made.

Session	Fee	Medicare rebate (if eligible)	Medicare gap
Standard 50 min therapy session (business hrs of 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)	$235	$96.65	$138.35
Standard 50 min therapy session (after business hrs)	$300	$96.65	$203.35
80 min initial assessment or long therapy session (business hrs of 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)	$337.55	$96.65	$240.90
80 min initial assessment or long therapy session (after business hrs)	$405.55	$96.65	$308.90

For full details of payment types and different payment processes for after hour appointments, Telehealth appointments, private health, cancellation fees, and NDIS referrals, please visit our Fees and Payments page.

Fees for reports

All reports are charged as per the APS Schedule of Recommended Fees +GST.

Booking Information

Currently available for new bookings

Telehealth Only

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