Amanda Axsentieff Psychologist

Amanda completed her Master of Psychology (Clinical) at the University of the Sunshine Coast (investigating the effect of a Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy intervention on the levels of guilt and depression of carers who had placed their loved one into aged care). She has clinical experience providing evidence based psychological treatments (Cognitive-Behaviour therapy and Interpersonal therapy) to individuals across the lifespan and has a particular interest in working with older adults. Specifically, Amanda’s interests include working with clients to overcome challenges associated with: Depression and Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Addiction, Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders, Adjustment to Dementia diagnosis and Aged Care Placement. She also has an interest in providing support to people with Intellectual Disabilities. Amanda is a Member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and APS Clinical College.