Breaking Stigma, Building Support: Meet Amanda Robinson, Our New Registered Provisional Psychologist
Breaking Stigma, Building Support: Meet Amanda Robinson, Our New Registered Provisional Psychologist
The Consort Medical Board & Clinic are excited to welcome Amanda Robinson, Registered Provisional Psychologist, to our clinic! Amanda holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University. She brings both professional expertise and a personal connection to our community—she is the proud aunt of Ophelia and sister to our NP Christie!
Amanda will begin offering private psychology services at the clinic on October 23 & 24 and will continue to see clients a few days each month. She works with children (ages 8+), teens, adults, and families. Booking details will be shared on the Consort Medical Clinic Facebook page or you can call the clinic to get the booking information.
This week we want to highlight World Mental Health Day on October 10th 2025. The following is an article submitted by Amanda.
Amanda Robinson, with Milo
If you asked me as a kid what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would have said a behavioral analyst for the FBI—because I was always fascinated by human behavior (and watched too much CSI and Criminal Minds). But my path to becoming a psychologist wasn’t a straight line. In my second year of university, after years of silently battling depression, I hit a breaking point. Getting through that chapter changed everything for me. It solidified my decision to become a psychologist, and I felt helping other people through similar situations was my purpose. I share that part of my journey not because it’s polished or “inspiring,” but because it’s real.
Owning our stories is part of how we can work to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Vulnerability can feel terrifying, but it’s also where we reclaim our power. In my practice, I bring a style that’s compassionate, humorous, relatable, and supportive. I feel especially passionate about working with anxiety, depression, burnout and stress, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, self-esteem, and those messy in-between seasons of life that don’t come with instructions.
Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how we think, feel, act, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health issues do not discriminate. However, societal expectations and traditional perspectives often lead people to suffer in silence. Many people grow up with the belief that expressing emotions is a sign of weakness which is not just outdated, but also dangerous. These notions can prevent people from seeking help, perpetuating a cycle of emotional suppression and untreated mental health issues.
That’s why things like World Mental Health Day matter. It’s a reminder that mental health is just as important as our physical health, and belongs in our workplaces, schools, families, and everyday conversations. When we say, “It’s okay not to be okay,” we’re not brushing struggles aside—we’re validating them. We’re letting people know they don’t have to carry it alone. I believe open conversation, education, role models, and better access to resources can shift the culture around mental health. Even small things—like employers offering mental health days or leaders sharing their own stories—can have a big impact.
If someone was struggling and afraid to reach out, I would want them to know this: needing support doesn’t make you weak, it makes you human. Reaching out for help can push us far beyond our comfort zones and can stir up feelings of fear and uncertainty. Our minds can become overwhelmed, racing with thoughts about the unknown.
As humans we often don’t enjoy living outside of our comfort zone, but as Brené Brown says, “"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
So, my message for World Mental Health Day? Be gentle with yourself. Nobody gets a how-to guide for life; we’re all learning as we live it, and struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human.
