Dr Anna Hickling

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST | CREDENTIALED EATING DISORDER CLINICIAN

I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable and supported to share your experiences and learn more about yourself. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and approachable in nature and I prioritise working collaboratively to ensure we are focussing on what is important to you and will empower you to best support yourself outside of sessions.

I work with people facing a wide range of difficulties and have additional experience in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, trauma, and chronic health problems. With a PhD in clinical health psychology, I consider the ways physical symptoms, emotional experiences, and broader life circumstances can interact and influence one another.

I primarily draw on psychodynamic, schema, and emotion-focused therapies, adapting our work to what feels like the best fit for you. These approaches place importance on the therapeutic relationship as an opportunity to develop insight, work through emotions, and change patterns of coping and relating to others.

Creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and able to be yourself is central to my work. I welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and neurodivergent people. Ongoing conversations about how we can adapt therapy to best support your individual needs are always welcome.

Please reach out if you have any questions and I look forward to getting to speak with you soon at GrayMind Psychology. 

Currently on maternity leave

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Anna’s approach

“My aim for you is that you will leave your sessions feeling empowered in how to best support yourself in life.”

- Dr Anna Hickling  

    • Body Image, Eating Concerns and Eating Disorders

    • Chronic Illness and Physical Health Concerns

    • Women’s Health and Hormonal Conditions

    • Perinatal Mental Health

    • Acute and Complex Trauma

    • Relationship Concerns and Adjustment to Major Life Transitions

    • Anxiety and Mood Concerns

    • Full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

    • Completed the Clinical Psychology registrar program

    • PhD in Psychology, The University of Queensland

    • Master of Clinical Psychology, The University of Queensland

    • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons I), The University of Queensland

    • Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC), ANZAED

    • Trained in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E), Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM), Schema Therapy for Eating Disorders, and Focal Psychodynamic Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa

  • Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, including early morning appointments.

    Open To New Clients. Returning from maternity leave in December 2026.

  • NDIS: Enquire to check suitability

    WorkCover: No 

    Victim Assist: No

    Age: 16 +