MEET AMARANIE GOONETILLEKE · RP (Qualifying) · MDiv · CRPO #22229
You don't have to figure it out all alone.
There is room for your whole story. I work with adults navigating trauma, grief, and life transitions, including immigrants and newcomers finding their place between cultures. Together, we can make sense of the experiences that have shaped you and find a way forward.
✦ Certified Clinical Trauma Professional ✦
Couples Therapy · Complex Trauma (CPTSD) · Trauma, Depression, & Anxiety · Christian Counselling
My Approach: Understanding the Whole Story
Sometimes our struggles make more sense when we understand what lies beneath them. Past experiences, relationships, and major life changes can shape how we see ourselves, respond to emotions, and connect with others.
My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and grounded in compassion. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I help you explore your experiences without judgment, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others.
I believe healing involves the whole person. My goal is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, strengthen your sense of self, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and meaningful.
Trauma & Healing
Trauma-Informed Therapy
I help individuals explore the lasting effects of trauma, understand the emotions and patterns that may have developed as ways of coping, and work toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
Additional Training
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training — Level 1 (CCTP-I)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training — Level 2 (CCTP-II)
Overcoming Trauma-Related Shame and Self-Loathing — Janina Fisher, PhD
Immigration, Identity & Belonging
Support for Immigrants & Newcomers
I work with adults navigating the emotional complexities of immigration, cultural adjustment, and life between worlds. Together, we can explore questions of identity, belonging, relationships, and the changes that come with building a life in a new place.
Areas of Focus
Cultural adjustment and belonging
Identity and family expectations
Grief, loss, and life transitions
Anxiety, relationships, and emotional wellbeing
Online Therapy Across Ontario
I offer online therapy across Ontario. All you need is a private space and an internet connection to get started.
A Little More About Me
My journey into clinical counselling has been a later-in-life career transition, bringing together years of experience in communication with a deep interest in people and their stories. Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years working in TV and radio broadcasting, where I learned the importance of listening carefully, understanding different perspectives, and connecting with people from all walks of life.
Today, I bring those experiences into my work as a therapist, along with a genuine curiosity about what shapes us and how we find our way through life's challenges. Outside of my clinical practice, I enjoy writing and working as a freelance English editor.
