Background and Experience

Ana is an AuDHD Clinical Psychologist who supports adults navigating grief, complex trauma, chronic and life-limiting medical conditions, and the emotional impacts of living in a world that can feel misaligned with who they are.

Ana is particularly passionate about working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals. They understand the added layers of burnout, masking, minority stress, discrimination, isolation, and family estrangement that many people experience, and they are committed to offering therapy that is affirming, respectful, and empowering.

Areas of Support

Ana works with adults who are experiencing:

Grief and loss (including anticipatory grief and bereavement)

Complex, developmental, and relational trauma

Cancer, chronic illness, and medical trauma

Adjustment and existential distress

Burnout, identity strain, and minority stress

Body dissatisfaction, ageing concerns, and ageism

Therapeutic Approach

Ana draws on a range of evidence-based therapies, including:

Narrative Therapy (including life-review and reminiscence approaches)

EMDR

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)–informed work

Dignity Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Ana offers a thoughtful, affirming, and non-pathologising therapeutic space. Clients often appreciate their depth, warmth, and ability to hold complex emotional experiences with care and clarity. Ana works alongside clients to gently explore meaning, reduce distress, and support healing in ways that feel aligned with each person’s values and identity.

Ana offers telehealth or in-person sessions in Carlton North on Wednesday and Saturday.

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