Testimonials
 I was referred to see Amanda Nassif by my family doctor after going through a rocky road at home with my husband. My doctor believed that Amanda would be able to help me with some of the issues that I needed to discuss. This was the first time in my life that I had been to see a psychologist so I was a little nervous and uneasy about the situation. My fears disappeared due to Amanda’s friendly and relaxed nature. She allowed me to openly express the issues and problems that I had and she gave great advice that enabled me to deal with my problems.
After a few visits I felt a great change come over me. With Amanda’s assistance I have now more confidence, knowledge and skills to control my own life. I called this “a miracle transformation”. I would wholeheartedly recommend Amanda’s service to anyone who is thinking about or planning to see a psychologist.
Maribeth , Marketing Analyst, 33 years of age
Amanda Nassif is great at what she does. From the sessions I have attended, I know that Amanda cares and aims for her patient’s full recovery. She listens with an open mind and provides wonderful solutions to problems. From my experience I definitely believe that she is a great psychologist.
Vera, Psychology university student, 21 years of age.
I found Amanda very helpful. She made me feel comfortable when talking to her. Her voice was very soothing and when I had visited Amanda on Wednesdays I felt a lot better. We practiced relaxation techniques which were very useful and I still practice these when I am not feeling very well. Amanda was very understanding and listened when I was talking to her which is what you need to be able to do.
Michelle, Medical Receptionist, 37 years of age
Amanda has helped me because I feel as though I am able to trust people around me a lot more. I am not as angry or upset all the time and I am able to enjoy myself more. My mum thinks that I am less stressed and more relaxed and I feel it too..
Caitlin, High school student, 17 years of age.
This was the first time in my life that I had seen a psychologist, so I was a little nervous and apprehensive. My fears quickly dissapeared due to the calming and relaxed nature of the sessions, plus Amanda's personal and soothing manner.Amanda allowed me to express openly the issues and problems that I had and arranged a program to deal with all of those issues. Over the following weeks we both worked together to discuss the issues that I raised with Amanda. I also did homework Amanda had given me outside of the sessions that was helpful.
After attending sessions with Amanda over a few months I could really feel the changes within myself. I am now more confident, and have the knowledge and skills to manage and control my own life better than before. With the assistance of Amanda I have set goals in various areas and am currently working my way through them. My family has commented on the change in my behaviour and attitudes since I started seeing Amanda. I would wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone who is thinking of visiting a psychologist.
Jayneil, HR professional and university law student, 24 years of age.
Amanda, you have helped me by listening and talking to me each week about what has happened/is happening in my life. You helped me understand that i was going through a stressful time and gave me tips on how to prevent my anxiety- relaxation, affirmations and talking. You helped me understand the triggers of my anxiety and I have not experienced any anxiety for a while now. I am now much more happier, positive and less anxious compared to when i started seeing you.
You have helped me ALOT. Thankyou.
Jess, high school student, 17 years of age.
Before I began counselling with Amanda I was struggling to cope with the stressful situations in my personal and family life, this not only affected me but the rest of my family. Amanda has helped me to learn to deal with stress, anxiety and anger. She has really helped me to control my emotions. I can now enjoy my life rather than spending all my time stressed.
Thank you Amanda for all your valuable advise, it has been greatly appreciated.
Jasmin, housewife and mother, 35 years of age.
Amanda Nassif is my psychologist. She listens to everything I have to tell her very intently and with interest. She gives great advise on how to handle problems. She is always willing to help to put my feelings at ease. Her handling of my problems has been a great help. My lifestyle has changed and my sleep has improved.
George, 60 years of age.
I started to see Amanda Nassif ( psychologist) in July 2010 because I was feeling very unhappy and stressed with the direction my life was taking both at work and in my personal life. Before seeing Amanda I felt weighed down by demands of a difficult job and a relationship that was in serious trouble. I was frustrated by both situations and my inability to know what to do to fix them. I felt powerless to effect change and felt caught in each situation. This in turn was reminding me of other times in my life where I had also felt caught and powerless to change anything. I was finding it difficult to sleep. The aim of seeing Amanda was to resolve and heal from some past traumas and to resolve my current problems to make my life now happier. In the time I have been seeing Amanda, her insight into the dynamics of my situation have helped me to clarify my thoughts about my problems. There were things that I could not see, as I was so involved in the situation, but that Amanda could and this enabled me to view my problems from a different perspective. Amanda gave me the opportunity to see the dynamics involved and how a situation ends up occurring. Being able to view the situation differently and seeing the parts that I and others played in it meant that I had more knowledge. And this empowered me to act differently and to change the end result. This knowledge has allowed me to take action that I previously would not have considered. And to know and feel within myself that it was the right course to take, although it has not always been the easiest option. Amanda has always been honest with me regarding the choices I have made and the action I have taken when she perceives that I am not acting in my own best interest, that is resolving issues in a way that will make my life happier. She has been honest in explaining to me how and why she considers the course of action I have taken will not help me attain my goal of being happier in my life.
It is very important for me to say at this point, that Amanda and her knowledge and insight has increased my knowledge and understanding of my situations both at work and in my personal life. And that I feel that Amanda has supported and empowered me to make different and sometimes difficultdecisions that I believe are right for me. These decisions are mine, and no one else's. Amanda uses a variety of techniques to help me to heal. These together with her positive reinforcement of positive qualities that she perceives in me and positive actions that I have taken, has helped me to feel confident enough to make life changing decisions. In the time that I have been seeing Amanda, with her assistance I have made some very positive changes to my life. My thinking about situations is clearer and my ability to choose whether to act and if so what action to take has improved immensely. I can see more clearly how my actions in the past have contributed to problems and how by taking different actions I have started to resolve the problem. And although some of the decisions I have made have been very hard to make.
Having the support of Amanda has been the difference between being able to act to make my life better, which I was previously unable to do or reacting in the same way to the situation and not
seeing anything change. In spite of, or perhaps because of dealing with situations that were stressing me and causing unhappiness in my life I have been able to stop smoking. This was something that I had previously tried to do many times using various quit smoking aids with no success. At this point I have been a non smoker for the longest period of my life since I started smoking. I have to say that on the whole I am feeling much calmer, at peace and happier than I did before I started seeing Amanda. For me finding a psychologist who is proactive and dynamic and most of all who I could trust and work well with has been a very important part of changing my life for the better.
Megan, Residential Care Worker, 43 years of age.
I saw Amanda in August 2010 after suffering from chronic pain and I must say I liked her from the first time I met her.
She was very friendly, understanding and a good listener, which made me feel very comfortable talking to her.
I was refferred to see Amanda by my family doctor, and I have to say, she is a great phsycologist.
She helped me alot with her relaxation techniques and meditation.
She did not only help me with my physical pain but with some family issues as well when I thought there was no way out.
I highly recommend Amanda to anyone who needs to see a phsycologist.
Thank you Amanda for all you have done for me, I really appreciate it.
Julie, 50 years of age
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