A M A N D A G I F F O R D
MA Counselling Psychology Drama Therapy CIIS SF, USA 2003
HPCSA Reg AT 0000027
Practice number 0266 663
Private Practice in Johannesburg South Africa
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Amanda has over 20 years of experience and has supported thousands of people on their healing journeys.
Give me a call to book a session: 078 499 6472
About Amanda Gifford – 20 years of experience helping thousands of people.
I provide a gentle, non judgemental, reflective, creative space for those on their journey and guidance for those who are already on their awakening path and need some open space.
Where the most happiness lies for me:
• I love Deep Conversations. I love life. I love reflecting on who we are and what we are doing here.
• I love helping people. Deep Listening, reflecting and sharing wisdom in a way that uplifts others based on what I have learnt in my journey.
I am Amanda Gifford.
I have a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology majoring in Drama Therapy, and I am a HPCSA-registered Drama Therapist (AT 0000027), Family Constellations facilitator and trainer, and change agent with over 20 years of experience working in NGOs, corporate environments, groups, and private practice. I graduated from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, USA in 2004 with a Master’s degree in Psychology, specializing in Drama Therapy with a transpersonal focus. I am a South African. I am a pioneer for Drama Therapy in South Africa being one of the first of a handful of people to go overseas and get trained in Drama Therapy which was not available in South Africa. I have also studied 8 years of Family Constellations and have used it as an integral part of my practice.
I run a private practice in Oaklands, Johannesburg, offering both in-person and online sessions.
My niche is working with adults who are going through stress, life changes, dark night of the soul or have daily life issues – family, money, relationships, stress, health issues, spiritual difficulties, depression, trying to make sense of their challenges and so on. I also work with people dealing with recovering from chronic illness. Sleep issues. PTSD. And more.
My approach blends a warm and friendly client centred approach to therapy.
My training draws on a wide range of creative and embodied methods, including play therapy, drama therapy, process theatre, narrative therapy, parts therapy, and family constellations.
