TESTIMONIALS
⭐️ Client Testimonials
SOME CLIENT FEEDBACK:
“Thank you for sharing your genius. I really enjoyed being the witness in the last constellation, which is quite funny since I have been doing a lot of that work in my life with the Integral Spiritual Practice I have been doing… And I connected with my soul, just sitting there being present to my soul, which was subtle, but really good, just a quiet presence and communion, acknowledgement, honouring – so beautiful and so calm. Then I moved beyond and tuned into an awesome cosmic energy, filling me up, like a great particle-beam river flowing into me through my cranium, it was very powerful, very energising, and letting go, allowing it to bathe me, while at the same time being totally aware of the conversations in the room, I imagined the energy just flowing through me and lighting up the room, bathing everyone, felt incredible … Anyway, that was the start of the constellation for me, it was awesome. “ Participants Comment 25th Jan 2012
“Hi Amanda, thank you – I heard awesome feedback and that the group really valued their processes…. your feedback is always awesome!!” Conscious Transformation Workshop by Amanda: Feedback from the group by Lorraine Mitchell –Head of Counseling Dept. Life Line Norwood 1st Sept 2011
“Where do I begin? I am really grateful for your workshop. It was full of simplicity and “genius”. In a moment I changed realities. Thanks for facilitating it and providing the time and space for me to grow. Exited for more!” Reality and New Timelines Workshop by Amanda. Elisa Pico-Reig – Isagenix 20th May 2011
“Amanda, I think that the areas of exploration and development into which you are bravely leading people are most essential and wonderful. I send you my support, admiration and love”. Maryse Barak, Barak and Associates Cape Town June 2010
“THANK YOU for such a brilliant workshop today, I am beyond excited and it was such an honour to have the experience with both of you.” Nancy Hinckyldene ( 1 August 2010)
“Absolutely amazing afternoon! Had an awesome evening communicating … Thank you both for being amazing and allowing the genius to flow!” Grant Williamson RMB ( 1st August 2010)
“Amanda, I really enjoyed this. I found you created a very relaxing environment to work within and your relaxation and openness really allowed us to feel comfortable and share. I can see that you have grown a lot in this work. I find you very intuitive and attentive in the way you work and your wisdom of working in the field is obvious. I also loved your courage to challenge us and to say what you thought. It was very valuable. Thank you for a very insightful, nourishing and revealing time.” Louise Dennyschen ( The Cottages) (29 July 2010)
“Amanda is superb! Amanda is a very approachable person. You just feel comfortable and relaxed with her and her explanation is exquisite… very good. I did not know what to expect but it was beyond what I imagined”. ~anon participant. Personal Mastery Workshop run by Amanda Gifford Old Mutual Business School: Johannesburg 20/21st June 2007
Enlightening, thought provoking and uplifting ~ OM Solutions, Sandton
I feel inspired by Amanda. She is a person with whom I can connect very easily. I recommend this to everyone! ~ Old Mutual International Group
💬 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.
