Amanda Nakano, MA, RCC

Biography

My name is Amanda, and I am one of the Registered Clinical Counsellors available at the Wellness Centre. As a counsellor, I believe healing happens through the relationship built together in therapy. I am deeply client-centred and collaborative in my approach to counselling. I believe you are the expert of your experience, and as a therapist, I am committed to journeying alongside and supporting you in whatever ways bring about flourishing. I often draw from three different therapeutic modalities- Emotional Focused Therapy, AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), and Satir. I am also trained in EMDR. I like getting creative and have been known to break out the art supplies, writing exercises, and my trusty white board to aid in my work during sessions. I aim to empower you in your life- during sessions you can expect both depth and practicality. I consider counselling a sacred process, as there is so much beauty and privilege in encountering the lives of so many different people in this way.

Outside of sessions, I enjoy working out, being in nature, roller skating, bouldering and cooking good food for the people I love. I have a soft spot for anime, good movies, and finding stray cats to befriend.