Anna Hoy

Speciality: Psychologist

Style: Calm, positive, motivating

Qualification: Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with Sports Science, Master of Science (Forensic Psychology)

Clinic Days: Wednesdays 

Bite into Life: To slow down and be a bit more appreciative of each moment

Favourite Quote: “What’s your best discovery?” asked the mole. “That I’m enough as I am” said the boy – Taken from “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy

Anna is a Registered Psychologist with forensic endorsement and a Board-Approved Supervisor. Anna begun her career in the UK and NSW prison services, before moving to Melbourne and joining SALTIE. She has over 20 years’ experience supporting people with their mental health, and through this has cultivated her passion for inspiring, helping and educating others across a diverse range of settings including forensic, disability and sports. Anna uses her knowledge and skills to help others, particularly those experiencing challenge or hardship. Her forensic interests and expertise see her act as expert witness, trainer and mentor to those in the field.

Anna is supportive, inclusive and affirming in her practice, valuing a holistic approach that draws upon the mind-body connection, lifestyle interventions as well as a range of other evidenced-based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy and EMDR. Anna also thoroughly enjoys a good chat, with a conversational approach taken in the therapeutic space she provides.

Away from work, Anna’s great passions are her family, sport and having fun. She is unlikely to be happier than when found in the sunshine after a run or swim, coffee in hand with friends and her family.