Ana Canavese Coam

General Psychologist

AREAS OF INTEREST
Repressed emotions
Familial relationship issues
Anxious or avoidant attachment
Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety and depression
Work or study-related stress
Feelings of overwhelm and burnout
Issues of identity
Compulsive behaviours
Building assertiveness and setting boundaries


Sessions are available in both Portuguese and English

My approach to therapy is both patient and grounded, creating a collaborative space where emotions and difficulties can be explored with care. In our early sessions, we will work together to understand what has brought you to therapy, and how we can work towards meaningful change. My aim is to support clients in developing greater emotional awareness, self-confidence, and lasting change.

My approach is primarily based in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), an evidence-based and emotion-focused approach that helps people better understand and experience their internal world. Where appropriate, I also integrate other therapeutic frameworks, tailoring therapy to your particular needs.

A cornerstone of being an engaged therapist is attentiveness to emotional patterns as they emerge in our sessions. While this work can involve challenging feelings, I place strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and working at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.

QUALIFICATIONS
Undertaking core training in ISTDP
Diploma in Art Therapy (Ikon Institute of Australia, 2024)
Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Therapy (Conexao Formativa, 2022)
Bachelors of Psychology (Honours) (PUC-Campinas, 2020)
Member of the International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA)


INVESTMENT
Standard session: $240 + $20 after hours/ Saturdays
Mental health care plans will allow for an immediate rebate of $101.55 per session


AVAILABILITY
Thornbury - Wednesday & Thursday evenings
Northcote - Saturday mornings


CONTACT
www.innerfocuspsychology.com.au
admin@innerfocuspsychology.com.au