Amanda Vannucci Psychology
In person and online therapy sessions available.
Let's talk.
A BIT ABOUT THERAPY
Learning more about yourself...
We are all different. In therapy we have the freedom to explore our inner world accompanied and guided by a caring therapist. Each therapy process is unique and tailored to you as an individual, taking into account your history, personality, cultural background and current difficulties. The intention in therapy is for you to discover new parts of yourself, alternative ways of thinking about the world or finding helpful ways to better cope with difficulties. The thought of attending therapy might be scary or intimidating, so please feel free to ask questions and share anxieties. I aim to provide a warm and accepting environment where you can feel comfortable to share and explore things that may be difficult to do elsewhere. Allow yourself the opportunity to explore, to grow and to heal.
“There are many ways of getting strong, sometimes talking is the best way.”
Andre Agassi
ABOUT ME
My name is Amanda and I am a psychologist offering therapy in Amsterdam and online via Zoom. I completed my Clinical Psychology training at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Training and working in South Africa exposed me to a variety of cultural backgrounds, providing rich experience in the uniqueness of each individual. My experience includes working with adults and adolescents dealing with psychological difficulties, family issues, psychiatric conditions and health conditions. When working with clients I prefer a dynamic approach. In this way I try and assist you with thinking about where you come from, your relationships and experiences throughout your life and integrating them to make sense of current difficulties. I enjoy working with people who are interested in learning more about themselves, people who are experiencing specific life or relationship struggles, and people who are living with mental health difficulties. I have a special interest in work with adolescents and individuals with eating disorders, personality disorders and depression. I provide therapy in both English and Afrikaans.
SERVICES
All therapy services can be provided in person OR online, depending on your preference.
Please note that the private practice is unable to assist in cases of emergency where more acute care is needed. To access emergency mental health care, please contact you GP/huisarts who will be able to refer you to the appropriate services. Alternatively you can report to you nearest hospital's emergency department for fast assistance.
Individual Psychotherapy
These are one-on-one sessions where we explore your
current and past difficulties. You may be seeking assistance
with some of the following:
- Relationship difficulties
- Grief or loss
- Work stress
- Depression or Anxiety
- Suicidal feelings
- Family problems
- Traumatic experiences
- Sexual difficulties
- Life changes
- Psychiatric conditions
- And many others…
Adolescent Psychotherapy
These are one-on-one sessions with teens tailored to developmental needs. You may be seeking some help with some of the following:
- Relationships with friends and family
- Selfharm
- Eating problems
- Behavioural difficulties
- Understanding of yourself
- Life changes
- Parent’s divorce
- Abuse
- Difficulties at school
- Substance use
- And many others…
Expat Psychotherapy
Being an expat myself, I understand how difficult and
unsettling a move and transition in a new country can be.
Sessions are focused around adapting to a new culture
and environment, while considering some of the following:
- Relationships with friends and family
- Adapting to change
- Feelings of isolation or exclusion
- Identity in new country
- Cultural differences
- Seasonal influence on mood/anxiety
- Grief related to loss of country of origin
- Anxiety related to adaptation
- And many others...