Amanda Berkahn

About

Kia ora tātou, ko Amanda tōku ingoa.

I identify as a lesbian cisgender female. My home is on the beautiful South Coast of Wellington, having lived in various places around Aotearoa and Australia since leaving my hometown of Palmerston North/ Te Papa-i-Oea.

I have recently joined the awesome team at Mauri Ora after a previous role as a counsellor for tangata whai ora experiencing addiction. I’m continually inspired by the resilience of my clients and it’s a privilege to be engaged in this mahi.

I believe in a trauma-informed, strength-based approach which enables clients to find their own answers. I use a variety of modalities; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), somatic practices, and mindfulness.

I have two teenage children and enjoy swimming in the ocean, walking my dog, playing the guitar and reading in my hammock (on the calmer Wellington days!)

I am registered with DAPAANZ (Addiction Practitioners Association Aotearoa New Zealand) and NZAC (New Zealand Association of Counsellors).

Ngā mihi mahana.