About Dr. Amanda Bell

Clinical Director, PhD, RSW, CPT-S
Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant
EMDRIA Approved EMDR Trainer

Dr. Amanda Bell has been privileged to assist children and adults in the London community for over 30 years as a trauma specialist, consultant and trainer. Throughout her career, Dr. Bell has learned from and been inspired by her clients’ wisdom, strength and capacity to heal, grow and thrive despite early trauma and loss.

She remains grateful for the opportunity to work in partnership with loving and dedicated parents, guardians and professionals who support the safety and wellbeing of her more vulnerable child clients.

Dr. Bell has a PhD in social work and is a registered social worker, a certified EMDR therapist, consultant and EMDRIA approved Basic Trainer. She is also a certified play therapist, play therapy supervisor and instructor with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy.

Meet the team

Each member of our clinical team has a Masters Degree in Social Work and is a Registered Social Worker, receive weekly clinical consultation with Dr. Bell and attend advanced training in the areas of attachment, trauma and loss. Several of our clinical associates work with us part-time and bring experiences working within other community settings, including the educational and child welfare systems. Clients are assigned to a therapist whose unique skills will best meet their therapeutic needs and availability for services.