Amanda Dounis is a counsellor and hypnotherapist based in Wolli Creek, NSW. You’ll find her practice at Suite 1, 1/7 Magdalene Terrace, Wolli Creek NSW 2205. The sessions are set up for people who want practical support, not just advice you have to take away and hope it helps.
Amanda’s work mainly focuses on individual counselling and talking through what’s been getting in the way. For many people, that’s stress and anxiety. At times it can also be about feeling worn down, stuck in worry loops, or struggling to switch off your mind at the end of the day. In many cases, hypnotherapy is used alongside counselling, depending on what suits you and what you’re comfortable with.
Stress management is a big part of her sessions. She helps people learn simple stress management techniques they can actually use in real life. That might include ways to calm your body when you feel tense, and steps to bring your focus back when thoughts start to race. The goal is usually about relief you can feel, not a long list of things to try.
Anxiety relief therapy is also a common reason people reach out. Amanda looks at how anxiety shows up for you, then works through ways to reduce the pressure. Sometimes it’s about learning to respond differently to the same situations. Other times it’s about changing the habits your mind has built over time.
When it comes to hypnotherapy sessions, Amanda keeps things down to earth. Hypnotherapy isn’t about “magic” or mind control. It’s more about helping you feel calmer and giving you tools to work with your thoughts and reactions in a new way. If you’re curious but unsure, it’s okay to take things step by step.
In terms of experience, Amanda’s practice has grown from doing counselling and hypnotherapy work day to day, and learning what helps people most in the room. You’ll generally find the approach is steady and supportive, with room to talk openly about what’s going on.
Education is part of what shapes the way she works. Her training is focused on counselling and hypnotherapy, and she uses that foundation to guide how sessions are run.
On research and clinical trials, there isn’t any specific trial involvement listed for this practice. What matters most here is the session itself—getting a clear plan for support, and making sure you leave feeling more in control than when you arrived.