Anna brings a wealth of professional expertise, life experience, and compassion to her work as a counsellor. With a background as a registered nurse and extensive experience in community health, she has a deep understanding of the emotional and practical challenges people face when navigating life transitions, chronic illness, and stress. Her work delivering the Optimal Health Program at St Vincent’s provided hands-on experience supporting clients to adapt to chronic health conditions, build resilience, and regain a sense of control in their lives.
In addition to individual counselling, Anna works with couples, helping partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. She creates a safe and collaborative space where both partners feel heard and understood, guiding them toward practical strategies to manage conflict, navigate challenges, and grow together. Her approach blends reflective insight with tangible tools, empowering couples to enhance their relationships in meaningful ways.
Drawing on her lived experience of grief and life transitions, as well as her role as a parent, Anna offers a grounded, empathetic perspective that clients often find relatable and comforting. She is passionate about supporting people through grief, bereavement, and anxiety, creating a trauma-informed, non-judgmental space where clients can explore emotions, process loss, and develop strategies to manage stress and uncertainty. Her maturity and real-world insight complement her professional expertise, helping clients feel understood, validated, and supported on a personal level.
Passionate about fostering resilience, self-understanding, and authentic connection, Anna works collaboratively with individuals and couples to navigate life’s challenges. She helps clients reconnect with their inner strength, gain clarity, and build practical strategies to move forward in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable. Her combination of professional skill, personal insight, and genuine empathy makes her approach distinctive, warm, and highly client-focused.