- Brene Brown
Ms Anna Sheppard
Psychotherapist, Counsellor
Anna Sheppard Counselling and Psychotherapy
Crows Nest, Sydney NSW 2065
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
If you are a teenager or adult dealing with stress and anxiety due to work or school issues, social and relationship problems, or major life changes, such as family separation, relocation, new parenthood, bereavement, or job loss, Anna is here to help. Anna helps her clients manage difficult emotions, such as anxiety, stress and grief, that visit us all at times of change or upheaval. She is a PACFA Certified Practising Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling and Applied psychotherapy.
Background
Before embarking in private practice, Anna worked for several years in Sydney high schools mentoring and running mentoring programs for at-risk young people in Sydney High Schools. Before this she worked as a piano teacher and in educational publishing. Anna now divides her time between her private practice in Crows Nest, working with teenagers and adults, and working as a personal counsellor to adults at Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney.
Services
Individual face-to-face counselling sessions
Online teletherapy
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Masters in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy - 2022 - Jansen Newman Institute
- Diploma of Counselling - 2018 - AIPC
- Bachelor of Music Honours in Performance - 1998 - Monash University
Modalities
ACT - CBT - DBT - Focusing - Internal Family Systems - Mindfulness - Motivational Interviewing - Narrative Therapy - Person Centred - Sand Tray - Sandplay Therapy - Somatic Psychotherapy - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
Anna supports her clients to develop better coping skills to live a life in keeping with their values. She helps clients come to a deeper self-awareness through identifying and exploring beliefs, habits of thought, behaviours and emotions to bring a better understanding of feelings and reactions to various situations. This deeper self-awareness can bring clarity and reveal pathways to positive change. She integrates various therapies depending on the unique needs of her clients.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 2
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Practice Locations
18/20 Burlington Street
Crows Nest NSW 2065
Close to St Leonards Station and metres from Pacific Hwy bus stops. Free parking in surrounding streets. Please contact me if you have mobility/accessibility requirements to arrange zoom sessions.
Appointments
Appointments available for in person counselling at 18/20 Burlington Street Crows Nest on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Online therapy on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Fees & Insurance
$160 per 55 minute session.
Payment Options
Direct deposit, cash
Contact Anna
Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult
A conversation with Anna Sheppard
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I have an eclectic approach, drawing on several evidence based modalities, including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Narrative Therapy and Internal Family Systems. Work in the counselling room is supported by mindfulness/psychological flexibility exercises and somatic (of the body) therapies, including diaphragmatic breathing and progressive muscle relaxation.