Amanda Harris is a counsellor based in Bairnsdale, Victoria. You can find the practice at 315 Main Street, Bairnsdale VIC 3875.
Amanda works with people who want some real support and clearer thinking when things feel heavy. That might be stress from work or family life, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling with emotions that don’t seem to settle. In many cases, counselling helps people sort out what’s going on, slow things down, and find ways to cope that actually fit their day to day life.
Services include individual counselling sessions, where you can talk through what’s happening at your pace. Sometimes a one-on-one setting helps most, especially if you’re dealing with private concerns or you just want space to think out loud. Amanda also offers group therapy sessions, which can be useful when you want to connect with others who are going through similar things. For some people, hearing other stories is the part that makes things feel less lonely.
There are also mental health assessments available. These are for when you want a clearer picture of what’s going on, rather than guessing. The goal is to understand the main issues and then work out a sensible next step. Alongside that, Amanda provides emotional support sessions for times when you need steady help while you make changes.
Stress management techniques are another key part of the work. At times, stress shows up in the body as well as the mind, and it can impact sleep, focus, and patience. Amanda looks at the patterns behind the stress, then helps you practise practical strategies you can use in real life, not just when things are calm.
Overall, the approach is about support, not judgement. Counselling can be a lot to start, especially if you’ve been coping on your own for a while. Amanda keeps things grounded and focuses on what’s important right now, then builds from there over time.
There’s no need to have every answer before you come in. If you’re not sure what you need, that’s okay. In the first sessions, you can explain what’s been going on, and Amanda will help guide the conversation from there.