Amanda Geleynse
Student Therapist - MACP (IN PROGRESS) Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying)
Hi! I’m Amanda Geleynse, a student and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Rebound Total Health. I am passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space for individuals who are hurting, seeking support, hoping to strengthen their mental health and well-being, or feeling as though they have nowhere else to turn. Since my undergraduate studies in psychology, I have been fascinated by how our minds are shaped — how biology, experiences, relationships, and culture all play a role in who we are. I am drawn to therapy because it creates space for both the beauty and the hurt we carry. In that space, we can explore with empathy and understanding, grow in self-compassion, and find peace in the tension of pain and beauty, moving forward in a healthier, more holistic way. My work with marginalized communities in Hamilton and abroad has deepened my commitment to supporting individuals who have faced pain, discrimination, or exclusion. Above all, I care about creating a safe, accepting space where people feel seen, valued, and supported.
My goal is to create a safe space where you can be exactly as you are.
We can connect virtually or in person
Whether you’re near or far, I can help you bounce back. We can meet in-person in a calming, quiet environment in our newly renovated office space in Dundas, Ontario. We can also meet conveniently online or via telephone, giving you more flexibility to choose a time and place that works for you and your busy schedule.
If you’re ready to start, book a free consultation with me below.
What Can I Help you with?
I have experience working with adults and seniors. Do you need help with any of the struggles listed below? I can help!
- Trauma & PTSD
- Depression
- Self-Esteem
- Body Positivity
- 2SLGBTQIA+ identities
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Coping Skills
- Women’s Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
Don’t see your struggle on the list above?
Let’s chat in a free consultation to see if I can help you or if someone on the Rebound team would be a better fit.
Working with Amanda Geleynse
My goal is to create a safe space where you can be exactly as you are. There is no judgment here. Instead, you can feel comfortable exploring what brings you here, deepening your self-understanding, and experiencing the support needed for healing to take place. For many people, there may be few spaces that feel safe to do this. My goal is to welcome you and work together to create an experience that is tailored to your needs.
Worth mentioning
As clients decide who they want to work with for counselling, there’s lots to take into consideration! Here are some additional perks you should know of!
Maybe you haven’t had a space where you feel totally safe and accepted for who you are. You are accepted here. When you walk in the door, you will know that you “belong” in this space. Starting from a welcoming place of belonging is the first step towards healing.
I will listen to you, genuinely get to know you, and work to understand your story from your perspective.
I am approachable and down-to-earth, and I strive to make our conversations feel comfortable. I won’t use over-your-head ‘therapy language,’ and I believe that laughter and lightness can ease the natural nerves that often come with starting therapy, or at any point in the process. Sometimes we just need to take a breath together and have a lighter conversation, and that’s okay, too.
What does a session with me look like?
Sessions with me are relaxed. I create a welcoming and non-judgmental environment, so you can feel comfortable sharing what you want and need to. From the moment we meet, I want to get to know you, and we will take the time to do so. We will also explore your goals and desires for counselling and discuss ways to help you achieve them, practising techniques as needed. I work collaboratively, which means we work together. It is essential for you to know that you are the expert on your life, not me. However, I am here to help guide deeper awareness of all aspects of you – the physical, emotional, social, and cultural. As we progress through counselling, the process will be uniquely tailored to who you are and your goals, both within the sessions and in the overall outcome.
Q&A just for fun
Q: Dogs or Cats?
A: Dogs
Q: Guilty Pleasure?
A: Cult documentaries
Q: Favourite Season?
A: Summer. Give me all that warm weather
Q: Biggest Pet Peeve
A: Wearing shoes in the house
Q: Ideal Vacation?
A: Somewhere warm, far away, with great food, markets to explore and culture to learn about
Q: Hobbies?
A: Exercising, cooking (I love trying new recipes), snowboarding
Q: Big Dreams?
A: To take my kids out of school for a year and travel the world together as a family
My Approach
I take a person-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore your identity and healing goals. I understand that trauma can reshape the brain, influencing thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in lasting ways, which is an important foundation for understanding mental health. Because healing takes time and trust, I place great importance on building a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, heard, and respected. I also recognize that your cultural background and intersecting identities shape how you experience both the world and therapy. My goal is to honour those experiences and work collaboratively with you in a way that reflects your values and needs.
Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
I respect the autonomy of the client in the counselling process and understand they are the experts of their own lives. I demonstrate unconditional acceptance and respect for the person in front of me, showing up as my genuine self in the therapeutic relationship, and care deeply about what brings you here.
Trauma-informed
I understand that trauma affects the brain and shapes how we see and experience the world, and I recognize that each person’s trauma is unique and influenced by their sociocultural environment. With this foundation, I take an empathetic approach, moving at your pace to build safety and trust while exploring how trauma has impacted you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Together, we will work toward processing these experiences and healing from them.
Solution-focused
From a solution-focused approach, we will focus on goals for therapy. Exploring the strengths you possess, your available resources and what has worked for you in the past will provide the stepping stones for achieving your therapeutic goals.
Narrative Therapy
Our stories matter—the ones we tell ourselves, the ones others tell about us, and the ones we share about who we are. Through narrative therapy, we will explore the stories that have shaped you, the stories you carry, and the stories through which you view the world. Together, we may reimagine some of these narratives, find gentler ways to tell them, or view them from new perspectives. Narrative therapy offers a way to work with the stories that have harmed us or left us feeling stuck, and to discover new ways of telling them—or even creating new stories altogether.
Credentials
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University (in progress)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology
CRPO Registration# 21339
Fees & Session Costs
Individual 50-Minute Session $90
Couples’ 50-Minute Session $110
Training Highlights
LGBTQ+ Clients: Treatment Strategies for Sexual and Gender Identity Issues (2026) – PESI
From Harm to Healing: The Journey of Indigenous Culturally Responsive Psychotherapy (2025) – CCPA
The Embodied Therapist: Polyvagal Informed Somatic Techniques in Action (2025) – CCPA
Introduction to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (2025) – CCPA
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma (2025 ) – CCPA
An Introduction to
Trauma Informed Practice (2025) – Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Suicide Risk Assessment: Overview of Best Practices and Considerations (2025) – Mental Health Commission of Canada
Indigenous Canada (2020) – the University of Alberta (Online)
Suicide Intervention Skills Promoting Life – Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute (2025)
“Telling the story is important; without stories, memory becomes frozen; and without memory, you cannot imagine how things can be different.” - Bessel van der Kolk
Interested in working with me?
As your counsellor I provide a comfortable, judgement-free space for help and healing.
When you’re ready, I invite individuals from all walks of life to reach out for a free consultation to see if we’re the right fit.