River Psychology | Hamilton Psychologist

We believe healthy individuals, make healthy families, make healthy communities.

We are an experienced team of mental health and wellbeing professionals passionate about making a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Psychological AssessmentAll good treatment begins with good assessment. We can only address your needs as well as we understand them. Our assessment packages include 2-3 hours of in person consultation which covers your background and current situation. We look at what factors contributed to the difficulties you are having, what keeps them going, and how we can support you to make changes to improve your health, wellbeing, relationships and quality of life.

Therapeutic InterventionWe are skilled and experienced in working with traumatic experiences, mood disorders, emotional difficulties, relationship difficulties, substance abuse and addictive behaviours, work and life stressors, grief and loss, transition to parenting and other major life transitions.

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OUR THERAPEUTIC AND COMPANY VALUES ARE INTERWINED

We live and work by the following principles:

SafetyEach client must feel safe enough to share their story. This begins with first point of contact, and continues through the therapeutic journey, right through to ending therapy and moving on with the life you truly want.

ConnectionTherapy is only as effective as the connection between therapist and client allows it to be. Research has shown this repeatedly. In our personal lives we know this too – relationships matter. People matter. We will work to match you to the best therapist for your needs. We will take care of our relationship with you at every step, including if/when things get difficult and you’re dealing with the hard stuff. We aspire to provide you with a healthy model of relationship that you can take into your life. We will be attuned to your needs.

TrustWe operate within our skillset. We use evidence-based practice. We get external support if we need it. We know our strengths and we know our limits. We are committed to your journey. We are honored if you choose to journey with us.

GrowthWe want to see you flourish. We will be patient through the process. We hope that we are able to grow as therapists and as people as we work with you, share some part in your story, your struggles and in celebrating your successes.

CommunityWe believe that every person has a place in our community. We believe in giving back to our community.

AMANDA PINNY

Director
River Psychology

Amanda is an experienced Registered Psychologist who is passionate about working with people who have experienced traumatic events or significant loss. Amanda loves to see people living well and thriving after traumatic or adverse life experiences.

As a Psychologist, Amanda spent 5 years in a modified therapeutic community delivering group therapy to men with violence and sexual convictions in prison. Amanda then continued to work in the justice population supporting men and women’s change journey’s in the community.

Amanda has worked in private practice for the past 5 years, primarily with women experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma-related difficulties.

Prior to completing her training as a Psychologist, Amanda spent 12 years working in healthcare and rehabilitation roles, observing and supporting healthcare and rehabilitation journey’s in children’s healthcare, rehabilitation for brain injury and in forensic/correctional settings.

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