Anne Mills

Anne is a registered Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the public health sector and 10 years in private practice. They adopt a client-centered approach, focusing on creating a safe space for self-exploration and understanding. Their experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds has deepened their commitment to helping those facing emotional pain, distress, or confusion, often stemming from trauma, personality patterns, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation issues, life transitions, or grief. With extensive life experience, Anne is honoured by the trust people place in them, helping them work through their challenges and explore what is needed for healing. They are skilled in assessing treatment needs, guiding individuals to make positive changes in unhelpful behavioural patterns, and enhancing mental health and life circumstances. Anne is passionate about supporting meaningful, positive change in people's lives. Approach Anne takes a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy, grounded in a deep belief in the power of collaboration, understanding, and empowerment. With over 25 years of experience, Anne strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel supported and understood. The therapeutic process is focused on helping individuals explore their experiences, gain self-awareness, and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. In therapy, Anne integrates a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Supportive Psychotherapy. These approaches are tailored to each client's unique needs and goals, with an emphasis on building skills, understanding oneself and resilience. Anne also draws on their understanding of psychoanalytic theory to help clients identify and understand patterns in their relationships, as well as any strains or unresolved conflicts that may be contributing to emotional distress. This depth of exploration allows clients to gain insight into how past experiences shape present behaviour and relationships. The core values that drive Anne's practice are trust, transparency, and confidentiality. By fostering a strong therapeutic relationship based on these values, Anne empowers clients to feel safe in exploring their challenges, knowing that their thoughts and emotions are respected and kept confidential. Ultimately, Anne's approach is centered around collaborative exploration and supporting clients in making lasting changes that promote healing and growth. The goal is not only to alleviate distress but to empower individuals to create more fulfilling, meaningful lives.