AMANDA ELSTON
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Availability:
Monday’s 12pm-8pm
Tuesday’s 11am-5pm
Thursday’s 11am-6pm
People I Support:
Youth (ages 12+) & Adults
Areas I Support:
ADHD
Trauma & PTSD
New Parents
Institutional Harm (medical trauma, forced hospitalization, therapy harm)
Anxiety & Depression
Dissociation & Emotional Numbness
Narcissistic Abuse & Sexual Abuse Survivors
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Are you tired of living in constant alert mode, waiting for something bad to happen or feeling disconnected from your own body/emotions? Maybe anxiety or ADHD makes everyday life feel overwhelming, or you’re healing from an abusive relationship and struggling to trust yourself again. I specialize in working with people healing from trauma, relationship wounds, and those who feel disconnected from themselves. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I provide virtual therapy across Canada for teens and adults seeking support with ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and dissociation.
My work is shaped by both professional training and lived experience, including ADHD, anxiety, and relational trauma. Because of this, I offer neurodivergence-affirming, trauma-informed therapy that goes beyond surface-level coping, helping you understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and create meaningful change.
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My approach to therapy is deeply attuned and integrative; tailored to you as a unique individual. I draw from EMDR, IFS, somatic therapy, DBT, and empathetic resonance to support both insight and practical change. I value authenticity and autonomy within the therapeutic process and strive to foster a space where you feel empowered to explore your experiences, trust your inner voice, and move toward meaningful change aligned with your values.
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As a German and Métis therapist, I value culturally responsive, collaborative care. Outside of sessions, you’ll find me hiking with my two pups, travelling, or in creative spaces that help me stay grounded.
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My own experiences have shaped the way I understand healing and the courage it can take to ask for support. I know the complexity of navigating ADHD, parenthood, and postpartum OCD, as well as the lasting impact that childhood trauma, sexual assault, and experiences of institutional harm can have on how we see ourselves and move through the world. I also understand the challenges of living with chronic illness and the ways it can affect your sense of identity, energy, and everyday life.
These experiences have deepened my compassion for the parts of ourselves we may have learned to hide, question, or feel ashamed of. I believe therapy can be a place where you no longer have to explain away what you’re feeling or carry it alone.
I bring my lived experience with humility, curiosity, and respect for your autonomy. My hope is to create a space where you can feel seen as a whole person and begin reconnecting with yourself in a way that feels genuine and safe.
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I completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology, from Brandon University. I have completed professional development in EMDRIA recognized EMDR Training, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Training,Mending Broken Hearts from White Bison, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Attachment-Focused EMDR Therapy, and The Gottman Method Level I, II, and Treating Trauma and Affairs.