About Dr Amanda Swan

Amanda is a Clinical Psychologist. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in the UK in 2004. She moved to Perth in 2005 and has worked as a clinical psychologist in the public and academic sector since this time.  Amanda moved into the private sector in 2022, working within women’s health. Amanda currently divides her time working in both the public system and at Richardson St Practice.

Amanda works with wide range of difficulties, with a special interest and expertise in worry and rumination across the ages. She also has a passion for working with and empowering  women, helping with their mental health across the life span.  She welcomes referrals of people aged 16 and above.

Amanda  provides  a warm, supportive and collaborative approach, using proven and effective treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Metacognitive Therapy, incorporating self-compassion, acceptance and mindfulness. She is committed to trauma informed practice and believes in helping individuals to understand and work with their mind and body.  Amanda believes in keeping things simple, helping individuals gain clarity and deeper understanding about their difficulties. She will work with you to develop skills and confidence to make helpful changes.

Amanda provides supervision to clinical psychology trainees and clinical psychologists.

 If you are interested in working with Amanda please contact her via email or phone. Amanda is available to have an introductory chat to make sure she is the right choice for you, she would love to hear from you to answer any questions you may have.

Area of Interest

• Worry & Rumination / Overwhelm

• Anxiety Disorders – Worry, Panic, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Phobias

• Depressive Disorders / Low mood / Loss of energy

• Women’s Health – PMS, PMDD, Perinatal Mental Health, Peri Menopause and Menopause – life stage transitions in general.

• Low Self Esteem

• Sleep Issues

• OCD

• Body Image

Therapy Frameworks

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Specialist (CBT)

• Metacognitive Therapy (MCT)

• Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Trauma informed practice