Meet your practitioner Amanda Sacco
I’m a PACFA registered counsellor, married with two wonderful children. After working in a counselling practice in Melbourne, I made the switch to country life and opened my own private practice in Wangaratta, with a focus on couples counselling, trauma-informed therapy, and EMDR.
Now based on a farm in Porepunkah, near Bright, I share my days with horses, goats, chooks, cats, and more—a true menagerie that reflects my love for animals and the natural world. This unique setting allows me to also offer equine-assisted counselling, where connection with horses becomes part of the healing process.
I know that beginning counselling of any kind—whether EMDR, couples therapy, or equine-assisted psychotherapy—can feel daunting. It takes courage and strength to make the choice to step into therapy, and I deeply admire every person who takes that step.
At the heart of my work is the belief that connection matters. As humans, we are biologically, emotionally, and spiritually wired for connection—and without it, we can feel deep loneliness and pain. While the journey to repair or rediscover connection is not always easy, the rewards are undeniable.
If this resonates with you, I invite you to take the first step. You are only one click away from beginning a meaningful journey of healing, growth, and lasting change.
Qualifications
I am committed to ongoing professional development and hold advanced training in a wide range of evidence-based therapies. My professional memberships and certifications include:
Clinical Member of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
Full Membership EMDRAA (EMDR Association of Australia)
Gottman Method Couples Counselling – Levels 1, 2 & 3
Gottman specialised training in Treating Affairs & Trauma and Couple Addiction & Recovery
Level 1 & Level 2 EMDR Trained (The Wattle Centre)
Certified in Trauma-Informed Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute)
Working with Separating Couples (Couple and Family Training Centre)
Advanced Certification in ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
Military Awareness Training - DVATrain
Certification in Sex Therapy
PREPARE/ENRICH Certified pre-marriage facilitator
These qualifications allow me to integrate approaches such as EMDR therapy, equine-assisted counselling, the Gottman Method, ACT, and trauma-informed practice into my work with individuals, and couples.
If you are seeking EMDR counselling or support with relationship challenges, I warmly invite you to book a session through the button below.
I am proud to serve individuals, and couples, across a number of locations in North East Victoria, including but not limited to Wangaratta, Porepunkah, Benalla, Myrtleford, Beechworth, and Albury–Wodonga.
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