AMY SANDS

Practice Director

  • AMY'S APPROACH

    Amy believes that meaningful change happens through safe, trusting relationships. She is passionate about creating supportive spaces where people feel understood, accepted, and empowered to navigate life's challenges with confidence.

    With over 15 years of experience across education, counselling, and therapeutic practice, Amy brings a deep understanding of human development, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Her work is guided by compassion, curiosity, and a commitment to understanding the experiences that sit beneath thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

    Amy draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Child-Centred Play Therapy, attachment-based practice, family systems theory, Internal Family Systems, and positive psychology. She takes a neuroaffirming and trauma-informed approach, recognising and valuing each person's unique experiences, strengths, and ways of engaging with the world.

    She believes support is most effective when it extends beyond the individual, working collaboratively with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

  • PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

    • Children (0–12)

    • Adolescents

    • Adults

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Trauma and Developmental Trauma

    • Autism and Neurodivergence

    • Behavioural Challenges

    • School Issues and Learning Support

    • Child-Centred Play Therapy

    • Emotion Regulation and Social Skills

    • Parenting and Family Support

    • Attachment and Relational Challenges

    • Grief and Loss

    • Identity and Self-Esteem

    • Parent–Child Relationships

WHAT WORKING TOGETHER MIGHT LOOK LIKE

Amy takes a collaborative and relationship-focused approach, tailoring support to each individual's needs, strengths, and goals. She aims to create a space where people feel comfortable exploring challenges, building insight, and developing meaningful strategies for growth and wellbeing.

Whether supporting emotional regulation, navigating life transitions, strengthening relationships, or working through experiences of trauma and adversity, Amy focuses on helping people feel safe, supported, and understood throughout the process.

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor of Education (Primary)

    • Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling (Careers)

    • Graduate Diploma of Psychology

    • Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Psychology, First Class)

    • Master of Professional Psychology (Clinical 6th Year) (currently completing)

    • Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor

    • Various professional development certifications in trauma, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, behaviour analysis, suicide risk assessment, mental health, Sand Tray Therapy, and Play Therapy

  • PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & REGISTRATIONS

    • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Provisional Psychologist

    • Australian Counselling Association (Level 4)

    • Australian Play Therapists Association – Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor

    • Queensland College of Teachers

    • Association for Play Therapy (International)

Looking for Support?

If you're considering support and would like to learn more about working with Amy, our team would be happy to help guide you through the next steps.

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