Anna Davies
Registered Psychologist - telehealthAnna Davies is a registered psychologist, mindfulness and meditation facilitator and yoga teacher. Her approach is holistic, weaving a range of approaches to support clients to unpack their concerns, identifying patterns which may be keeping them stuck and find new ways of responding to themselves, their experiences and the people and the world around them.
Anna has been practicing as a psychologist in private practice for over a decade and has worked in a counselling role for nearly two decades. She brings warmth, compassion and a non-judgmental presence with all her clients providing space for individuals to feel seen, heard and understood.
Anna is passionate about working collaboratively with clients, to establish a trusting, compassionate connection to support them to meet all aspects of themselves with openness, acceptance, kindness and care. She is also passionate about supporting people to reconnect with what is truly important to them, thus facilitating a greater sense of satisfaction, fulfilment, meaning and purpose in life.
Anna has a particular passion for supporting clients to process unresolved stress or emotional wounds from their past working together with the body and mind to release what has not yet had the opportunity to be released or metabolised in the system. This approach lends itself to supporting clients through experiences of anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, depression, chronic pain, self worth and confidence issues and relationship issues.
Anna's work is influenced by principles of Mindfulness, Self Compassion, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Buddhist Psychology, Neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Psychology, Positive Psychology and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a psychotherapy approach that helps individuals accept their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to change them. ACT focuses on embracing emotions, distancing from unhelpful thoughts, and being present in the moment. It also emphasises identifying personal values and committing to actions aligned with those values.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is a therapeutic approach that emphasises processing and transforming emotions to improve mental health. It helps individuals become more aware of their emotions, understand their impact, and manage them constructively through techniques like role-playing and imagery.
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing focused awareness to the present moment with openness and non-judgment. It helps individuals observe their thoughts and emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them. In therapy, psychologists may incorporate mindfulness techniques such as breathing exercises, guided meditation, and body awareness to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance overall mental wellbeing. Mindfulness can be particularly beneficial for managing anxiety, depression, and chronic stress by fostering a greater sense of calm and self-awareness.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help people cultivate compassion for themselves and others, particularly when they struggle with shame, self-criticism, or harsh inner judgment. Drawing on evolutionary psychology, attachment theory, and neuroscience, CFT teaches skills for soothing the threat-focused emotional system and strengthening a sense of safety, warmth, and supportive self-relating. Through practices such as compassionate imagery, grounding, and developing a “compassionate self,” clients learn to respond to difficulties with understanding and courage rather than self-blame, ultimately improving emotional regulation and psychological wellbeing.