Anna Thomasen
Professional Summary
Anna Thomasen is a Clinical Psychologist with experience providing psychological assessment and therapy across public health and private practice. She currently works with a diverse range of clients throughout North Queensland, supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, chronic illness, trauma, grief, and significant life transitions.
Her clinical work includes supporting people affected by complex trauma, family and domestic violence, military-related trauma, cancer-related distress, chronic pain, and anxiety and mood disorders. Anna also has extensive experience working with First Nations communities across North Queensland and understands the importance of delivering culturally responsive and individualised care.
Anna is passionate about helping people understand the impact of trauma, develop practical coping strategies, and move towards meaningful recovery using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Support Offered
Anna supports individuals experiencing:
- Trauma and complex trauma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression and mood disorders
- Family, domestic and sexual violence
- Grief and loss
- Chronic pain
- Health-related adjustment and illness
- Cancer-related psychological distress
- Drug and alcohol concerns
- Stress and emotional wellbeing
- Women's mental health
Therapeutic Approach
Anna's therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. She recognises that every person's experiences are unique and adapts therapy to suit each client's goals, circumstances, and cultural background.
She believes effective therapy requires flexibility and works collaboratively with clients to identify underlying factors contributing to distress before tailoring practical strategies that promote lasting wellbeing.
Anna draws upon a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapies
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Art Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Practice
Experience Supporting
Anna has experience supporting:
- Adults experiencing trauma and PTSD
- Survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence
- Veterans, Defence personnel, and military families
- Individuals living with chronic pain and chronic illness
- People adjusting to cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Individuals experiencing anxiety and mood disorders
- Women experiencing complex mental health concerns
- People affected by grief and loss
- First Nations clients and communities across North Queensland
- Clients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
Her work within North Queensland's public health system has provided significant experience supporting people living in regional and remote communities, where she delivers culturally responsive care tailored to individual backgrounds, identities, and life experiences.
Qualifications & Accreditation
Qualifications & Accreditation
- Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA Registered)
- Member, Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Clinical Psychologists
Additional Professional Training
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Trauma Therapy
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Training
- Forced Adoption Counselling
- Disaster Support Training
- Cultural Awareness Training
Personal Approach
"I believe every person deserves therapy that feels safe, collaborative, and responsive to their individual experiences. I work alongside my clients to understand their unique story, adapting evidence-based approaches that support meaningful recovery, resilience, and lasting psychological wellbeing."
Frequently asked questions
We process Medicare rebates directly on your behalf on the day of your appointment. Eligibility strictly requires a valid GP referral or Mental Health Care Plan.
Yes. Psychology sessions are confidential and delivered in line with professional and ethical obligations, with appropriate clinical governance in place.
All psychology sessions are delivered via secure telehealth.
Sessions are booked and paid for through our secure online booking system. Payment is made at the time of booking and a receipt is provided after your session.
Yes. Psychology involves clinical assessment and therapy delivered by psychologists. Coaching and wellbeing support are non clinical and focus on development and support rather than therapy.
We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your session. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a fee, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
We provide individual mental health support and psychological therapy for people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood,trauma, work related challenges and life transitions.
Our psychology services are delivered by a team of fully registered and provisional psychologists. Provisional psychologists work under appropriate supervision in line with professional and ethical requirements.
