TESTIMONIALS
⭐️ Client Testimonials
💬 Individual Experiences
“I am Dr. Gillian Ford, a functional medicine practitioner with over 30 years of experience in South Africa, specializing in autism treatment. For more than a decade, I have had the privilege of knowing Amanda Gifford, attending her Family Constellations sessions since 2017 and completing her 1 year training program. I wholeheartedly endorse her groundbreaking work and invite you to support its expansion. Amanda is a trained Drama Therapist with 20 years of practice so she is the perfect person to bridge these disciplines.
I found that Amanda’s Family Constellations practice offers a safe yet innovative space for individuals and communities to heal unresolved trauma and address vulnerable areas of life. In my experience, herr unique approach delivers profound impact in the following ways:
Amanda’s sessions foster deep connection and understanding across diverse groups, bridging cultural divides in South Africa.
Rooted in African-based perspectives, Amanda’s approach integrates indigenous wisdom, amplifying marginalized voices. Her inclusion of theatre and drama therapy empowers participants to express cultural narratives creatively.
Amanda’s work creates a compassionate space for vulnerable populations, including families affected by autism.
As a practitioner, I’ve seen how her methods reduce stigma and provide practical coping strategies for those facing complex challenges.– Innovative Solutions: Blending Family Constellations with theatre and drama therapy, Amanda offers a fresh, interactive approach to healing.
Amanda’s training has been invaluable to me as a doctor. It equipped me with systemic insights to enhance my diagnostic and treatment approaches for autism, while fostering resilience and collaboration. Her programs empower facilitators and community leaders to drive lasting change which is needed in the Drama Therapy field on South Africa as it is a new field!
Amanda’s work is a beacon of hope.”
– Dr. Gillian Ford
Functional Medicine Practitioner
Sept 2025
“When I arrived at my very first constellation, I didn’t know what to expect. By the end of that day, I walked out with such shock at how much was answered in one session. Amanda has steered me into my healing process and opened me up to start accepting things around me. I am extremely glad I found Amanda and her family constellation workshops.”
— Daniella Erasmus
“Amanda’s ability to hold unconditional space, her strength of character and deep empathy mixed with fun and curiosity… all underpinned by solid techniques aimed at deep healing keep drawing me back.”
— Kim Thornton
“Amanda has been a constant and strong support, always saying it as it is. Her Constellation work has been incredible in helping me see where I’ve been holding myself back. I’m grateful for her light and wisdom.”
— Reet (India)
“Amanda, Johannesburg’s best kept secret! A truly generous therapist — knowledgeable, wise, playful, and deeply effective. If things get stuck, she’ll open another door.”
— Cristina Ercoli
💫 Transformational Impact
“Absolutely intense experience. So many wounded individuals working through layers of those who came before us. It was the first time I felt the collective human hurt personally. Thank you, Amanda.”
— Mpho
“Amanda helped me release pain I didn’t even know I was carrying. The constellation reflected my current life without me expecting it. I wasn’t just there to represent — I was also there for deep healing.”
— Porche, 19 May 2019
“What a powerful group. Amanda held such a safe space. Her facilitation was gentle, nurturing, and strong. People walked in with darkness and left with light.”
— Jean Martins, Director of Soulspace Festival
“I am deeply touched by this amazing experience. Amanda, your spiritual leadership and intuitive guidance facilitated life-changing healing.”
— Marcelle
🧠 Workshops & Professional Groups
“This session challenged my core and made me do soul-searching. It changed me into a new dynamic person. I would highly recommend this intervention to senior leadership.”
— Nondo Motlhala, FNB (EQ Ninja Workshop)
“I learnt about myself and laughed with my colleagues. Amanda, you are an insightful, empathic trainer. The mask work and dream boards will stay with me forever.”
— Judith Gordon-Drake, SHARP
“Amanda created a space where we could be fully present and connected. The workshop allowed me to relax deeply, and I could imagine how this helps trauma patients.”
— Judith, German Exchange Student, WITS Drama For Life Conference
🌿 From Therapists & Facilitators
“I feel so comfortable and held. It becomes like a lucid dream. The work was heart-opening and healing.”
— Jeanne Oets, Clinical Psychologist
“Amanda, I think you are one of the best family constellations facilitators in South Africa. You should run a training!”
— Oran Cohen, GeniusWorks
“Amanda’s work complements plant medicine like Ayahuasca — it is shamanic, deep, and spirit-connected. It accelerated my personal evolution.”
— Dean Kontominas, Ayahuasca Foundation, Peru
“Her therapeutic process evolves with the client. Amanda has been key in my emotional development and healing.”
— Andrea van Reenen
❤️ In Their Words
“Thank you for your wise, sensitive, intuitive and compassionate facilitation. It felt like a real homecoming.”
— Rene S.
“Amanda is superb. Approachable, relaxed, insightful. I didn’t know what to expect, but it exceeded every expectation.”
— Old Mutual Participant
“It was amazing. Being in a supportive role helped me reflect on my own life. My constellation let me see light in my story, not just shadows.”
— Brenda Rust
“The collective energy Amanda creates is mind-blowing. Thank you for holding the thread that connected us all.”
— Michele W.
