AJ D'Costa Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Oakleigh East, VIC 3166
Let's Connect (03) 9909 8812
Hello, I'm AJ (Amanda), a Professional Counsellor of South Asian heritage based in Naarm/Melbourne, working in community health & private practice.
Whether you're facing a specific challenge or wish to understand broader life patterns, I can provide kind, trauma-aware & evidence-based support for anxiety/panic attacks, depression, chronic stress, cultural/religious issues, self-esteem/body image concerns, substance dependency, chronic health conditions, LGBTQIA+ themes, life transitions, grief/bereavement & other challenges.
Feel free to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to see if my practice is a good fit for you.
I use a decolonised, non-clinical approach to therapy. I integrate Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) & CBT. Additionally, as as a Buddhist practitioner, I can draw on Buddhist analysis and practical meditation/mindfulness practices if you desire, or are curious about what this tradition has to offer modern psychology.
I will always hold a safe, judgement-free space for you to be yourself. I will aim to understand, to the best of my ability, the holistic context of your identity & challenges, so that together we can discover the particular insights and tools that resonate with you most strongly, and fit intuitively into your daily life.
Call or Email AJ D'Costa Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 9909 8812
Let's Connect (03) 9909 8812
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer AJ D'Costa Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9909 8812
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Amanda D'Costa
- Masters of Counselling (Monash University), Masters of Counselling
- Membership with Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy
- Membership with Meditation Association of Australia Meditation Teacher
Counsellor: Amanda D'Costa
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
AJ D'Costa Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (03) 9909 8812
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Creative support
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
AJ D'Costa Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (03) 9909 8812
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Hindi
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Hindi
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Contemplative Psychotherapy (Buddhist Philosophy)
- Gestalt
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Strength-Based
AJ D'Costa Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (03) 9909 8812
Location
Additional Location
Elwood, VIC 3184
(03) 9909 8812