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Amanda De Paiva 

Clinical Counsellor, Play Therapist

I help nervous systems settle, boundaries hold, and relationships feel healthier. I work with children, adults, and families to create a safe and supportive space where you can feel understood, make sense of your experiences, and begin moving toward meaningful change.

With adults, I support boundary-setting, anxiety management, and reconnecting with a sense of agency. With children, I use play and movement to help them navigate big feelings in ways that feel natural and developmentally appropriate. My approach is attachment-based and trauma-informed, using practical strategies, somatic awareness, and creative tools to meet you where you are and support real change.

With my background in Child and Youth Care and family support, along with clinical training, I bring warmth, practical guidance, and creativity to therapy. I work to create a counselling space that feels welcoming, supportive, and easy to step into.

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, travelling, and staying active. I was a competitive dancer for many years, which is where my love for movement began. These days, I enjoy spin classes and weightlifting, and my appreciation for movement and body awareness carries into my work when it supports emotional expression, regulation, and healing.

I am a clinical counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and an undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care. I have training in life span integration, attachment-based therapy, and somatic approaches. I work with children, youth, adults, and families, supporting them in building resilience, emotional balance, and stronger connections. I believe the most meaningful change happens when therapy feels safe, real, and collaborative.

My Approach to Counselling
I offer an attachment-based, trauma-informed, and client-centred approach, focusing on emotions, relationships, and nervous system regulation. With children and youth, I use play, movement, and expressive tools to support emotional regulation and self-expression. With adults and families, I focus on boundaries, emotional regulation, and relational patterns, helping people navigate challenges in ways that feel practical and supportive.

Areas of Focus

  • Emotional regulation & stress management
  • Anxiety & depression
  • Family dynamics, attachment & parenting support
  • Healthy boundaries & self-esteem
  • People-pleasing & assertiveness
  • Trauma & grief
  • Supporting neurodiverse individuals
  • Life transitions & personal growth
  • Couples therapy & relationship challenges

I provide guidance, tools, and creative space to help individuals and families navigate life’s twists with calm and confidence.

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Google Rating
4.4
Based on 134 reviews
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