About Amanda Whippy M.Ed, RCC

Reaching out for support can be a scary and overwhelming process, I am here to ease that burden through a connected and supportive relationship. I believe in a collaborative approach to assist you in living a life in line with your true self. In my experience, counselling can be a transformative relationship- and I approach it without judgment as an ally in your journey to wellness.

My therapeutic approach is relational and supportive, where I can assist you in identifying the root of your challenges and constructive and therapeutic ways to move through them. I have years of experience working with children, youth, adults and families. Drawing from CBT, Solution Focused, DBT, and Narrative therapy, I have a well rounded approach and strong therapeutic foundation. While these tools provide a diverse skill set, it is my belief that true healing and growth is born from a genuine, authentic, and connected counselling relationship.

My passion for working in this field is credited to the many resilient clients I have had the privilege to share space with. I have been inspired by their stories, their courage, and the immense strength in their vulnerability. When I’m not working as a Counsellor you can find me roaming beaches with my family, or hiking trails with my furry best friend Franky on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #18650) in good standing with the BCACC. My services will be partially or fully covered by most Extended Health Benefit Plans.

Education and Training

• Master of Education Counselling Psychology, University of Toronto, 2013

• Bachelor of Arts, University of British Columbia, 2008

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• DBT Level 1 and Level 2 MCFD

• Early Psychosis Intervention: EPI Vancouver

• Advanced Motivational Interviewing 

• Trauma Focused CBT with Children and Youth MCFD 

• CCPA: Psychotherapy and Anxiety Disorders

• CCPA: Psychotherapy and Trauma

• Narrative and Emotion Focused Therapy