Meet Amaya

Amaya is a Registered Psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She holds a Bachelor of Science from Missouri University of Science and Technology, a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) from RMIT University, and a Master of Counselling from The University of Queensland.

Over the past five years at Well Life Services, Amaya has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, providing psychological intervention and conducting a range of psychological assessments. She values creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where people feel heard, understood, and respected.

Amaya works with:

• Children, adolescents, and adults

• Anxiety and excessive worry

• Depression and low mood

• Trauma and PTSD

• ADHD

• Autism

• Women's mental health concerns

• Stress and burnout

• Emotional regulation difficulties

• Self-esteem and confidence concerns

• Life transitions and adjustment difficulties

• Child and adolescent mental health concerns

Assessment experience

Amaya has experience conducting assessments relating to:

• Autism

• ADHD

• Cognitive functioning

• Learning difficulties

• Functional capacity and psychosocial functioning

• NDIS-related assessments and reports

Therapeutic approaches

Amaya draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness-based strategies

• Trauma-informed practice

• Neurodiversity-affirming practice

• Play-based interventions for children