Intern counsellor, online
Amanda Delane-Thomas, RSW, MSW (Cand.)
Accepting new teens (13+) & adults
First full session free
- Then $35 an hour
- No proof of income
- Online by video or phone
Counselling for anxiety, substance use, relationships and life changes
I see teens aged 13 and up and adults online. You don’t need to have it all figured out before we start. Making sense of what you’re going through is part of the work.
My approach
We’re shaped by our experiences, relationships and environments, and many of the ways we cope today developed for very understandable reasons. My role isn’t to judge those patterns. It’s to help you understand them with curiosity and compassion.
My work is trauma-informed, person-centred and attachment-informed, and I draw on Emotion-Focused Therapy and other evidence-informed approaches. Together we can look at your emotions, relationships and coping patterns, and the experiences shaping how you see yourself and the world.
Healing is rarely linear. When you feel stuck or uncertain, I don’t see that as failure. It’s a chance to build awareness, self-compassion and new ways of responding. I won’t tell you who to be. I’ll walk alongside you as you move toward a life and relationships that feel meaningful to you.
How I work
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-informed
- Trauma-informed care
- Person-centred therapy
- Strengths-based therapy
Lived and professional experience
I’ve been on both sides of the system
I grew up in care, and I’ve since worked with youth facing mental health and substance use concerns, in both abstinence-based treatment and low-barrier drop-in services. I know what it’s like to need support and not always be met with compassion.
Still deciding?
Not sure Amanda’s the right fit?
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“Being resilient is often not a choice. Finding and reclaiming your story is.”
My story
My practice is grounded in both lived and professional experience. As a former youth in care, I know what it’s like to navigate systems of care, and the adversity, instability and search for belonging that can come with them. My own healing showed me how much it matters to be met with compassion and safety, without judgment.
Professionally, I’ve worked alongside youth with mental health and substance use concerns, in abstinence-based treatment programs and low-barrier drop-in services. My background in healthcare taught me to see the whole person beyond a diagnosis.
My lived experience still shapes how I work, and my training lets me support others with humility, curiosity and compassion.
Education & registration
Education
- Master of Social Work (in progress), University of Victoria
- Bachelor of Social Work, University of British Columbia
Training
- Suicide Awareness and Intervention Training, University of British Columbia
Registration
- Registered Social Worker (RSW #17883), BC College of Social Workers
Have a question first?
Send Amanda a message
Ask about availability, fit or anything else. Our admin team reads every message, passes it to Amanda and usually replies the same business day.
Please don’t send urgent or crisis information here. If you need help right now, call or text 9-8-8.
Questions about working with Amanda
Is Amanda accepting new clients?
Yes. Amanda is accepting new teens aged 13 and up and adults for online counselling.
How much do sessions with Amanda cost?
Your first full session is free. After that, individual sessions are $35 an hour. You don’t need to show proof of income. See our rates for how our pricing tiers work.
What is an intern counsellor?
Amanda is completing her Master of Social Work at the University of Victoria and is in her clinical practicum. She works under close supervision from our licensed team, who review her cases.
Will my insurance cover sessions with Amanda?
It depends on your plan. Amanda is a Registered Social Worker, and some extended health plans cover RSWs. Check your plan, or ask us when you book. See direct billing for how coverage works.
Does Amanda see teens?
Yes. Amanda sees teens aged 13 and up, and teens can reach out to us on their own. See our youth counselling page for how we work with teens and parents.
Does Amanda help with substance use?
Yes. Amanda has worked with youth facing mental health and substance use concerns in both abstinence-based treatment and low-barrier drop-in services, and she meets people where they are.
How do online sessions work?
Amanda sees clients by secure video or phone. You’ll get a link before your session, and you can join from anywhere private. Read more about online counselling.