Anna Davies
Selby,VIC
Summary
Anna Davies is a holistic psychologist with 14 years working in private practice and nearly two decades of counselling experience. Anna brings warmth, compassion and a client-centered approach to her work aiming to build trust, safety and connection with her clients. Anna is passionate about supporting individuals to understand their nervous system better and equip them with mindfulness and somatic based resources and tools to access safety and connection as they navigate their experiences. In addition, Anna supports clients to identify and find freedom from old patterns which are keeping them stuck in survival mode using elements of emotion focused therapy, somatic therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist
Self Employed - Ubuntu Wellness
09.2014 - Current
- Manage caseload of individual clients experiencing a range of presentations including stress (acute and chronic), anxiety, depression, attachment trauma, PTSD, adjustment disorders and ADHD.
- Develop customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Develop and run Mindfulness, Self Compassion and Meditation based courses and workshops.
- Developed Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Somatic and Meditation-based guided resources for clients
- Lead group sessions focusing on specific topics such as stress management, nervous system regulation, mindfulness and somatic based tools and resources and meditation to support clients and a wider community; both in person and online.
Psychologist
4thought Psychology
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Managed caseload of individual clients, including adolescents and adults experiencing a range of presentations including anxiety, depression, stress management, adjustment disorder, attachment trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, self esteem and confidence issues.
- Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Developed and led mindfulness meditation based groups, courses and workshops
- Worked in a dynamic team of other therapists and psychologists
Provisional Psychologist/Counseling Psychologist
Reach Foundation
01.2011 - 11.2013
- Conducted risk assessments for young people participating in youth-led self development workshops, camps and events
- Provided psycho-education, support and guidance to young facilitators running self development programs for young people
- Attended workshops, events and camps providing debriefing and brief counselling and intervention to young people attending programs
- Provided support and debriefing for program facilitators and staff where needed
- Developed and implemented professional development training to facilitators on Mindfulness and Positive Psychology
- Conducted researched and developed extensive resources for the organisation on topics including Positive Psychology and Parenting Teenagers
- Collaborated with the organisation to write and publish a book on Parenting Teenagers
Telephone Counsellor
Crisis Support Services
05.2006 - 01.2011
- Provided psycho-education, support and brief counselling to individuals across four services; Beyond Blue Information and Support Line, Mensline Australia, Suicide Support Line and Veterans Line
- Utilized evidence-based brief interventions and counselling approaches to support clients in crises
- Conducted risk assessment and appropriate interventions to individuals at risk of self harm or suicide
- Assisted callers to identify their immediate needs and provided support and referrals where needed
Education
Masters of Psychology (Counselling) -
Monash University
Clayton, VIC11-2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology - Psychology
Australian Catholic University
Fitzroy, VIC11-2006
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Psychology) - Psychology
Australian Catholic University
Fitzroy, VIC11-2005
Skills
- Individual psychological counselling for adults
- Case formulation
- Effective report writing
- Clear communication with GPs, psychiatrists and healthcare practitioners
- Case notes
- Developing of written and audio resources
- Group presentation and facilitation
- Education and public speaking skills
Languages
English
Interests
My life is filled with the richness of a vibrant family life with my husband and two children I love being in nature and moving my body through play, bushwalking, yoga, dance, gardening, swimming in the ocean and stand up paddle boarding I meditate daily and regularly practice breathwork I love reading both fiction and non fiction and will be an eternal student of life Before children, I travelled the world extensively and a have a deep appreciation for people, culture and our capacity to connect, regardless of our background
Timeline
Psychologist
Self Employed - Ubuntu Wellness
09.2014 - Current
Psychologist
4thought Psychology
08.2011 - 11.2013
Provisional Psychologist/Counseling Psychologist
Reach Foundation
01.2011 - 11.2013
Telephone Counsellor
Crisis Support Services
05.2006 - 01.2011
Masters of Psychology (Counselling) -
Monash University
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology - Psychology
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Psychology) - Psychology
Australian Catholic University
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