Anna Harnden

Anna (Ania) Harnden

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

With over 15 years of clinical experience, Ania brings a wealth of expertise in therapeutic practice to her sessions. Throughout her career, she's had the privilege of working with individuals from various backgrounds and age groups, navigating through challenges such as mental illness, trauma, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.

Ania's journey has taken her across different settings, from bustling urban environments to diverse regional and remote locations. She's served in both the governmental and non-governmental sectors, spanning education, disability services, and healthcare.

Her approach to therapy is deeply rooted in holistic, person-centred principles, supported by a strengths-based framework, and informed by trauma, attachment, and family dynamics. She's dedicated to employing evidence-based therapeutic methods, ensuring that sessions are tailored to each client's unique needs.

Originally from Poland, Ania received her training in social work before embarking on a journey that has led her through the Netherlands, the UK, and now Australia. This multicultural background has enriched her understanding of diverse perspectives, and as a bilingual individual, she offers counselling sessions in both English and Polish.

Above all, Ania's goal as a therapist is to cultivate a safe, non-judgemental environment where clients feel empowered to freely explore their stories. She is dedicated to supporting individuals in reflecting, processing, and expressing their thoughts and emotions, guiding them towards clarity, and empowering them to achieve their goals.

Areas of expertise

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Body Image Issues
• Childhood Trauma
• Cultural/Immigration Challenges
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• General Counselling
• Grief and Loss
• Life Coaching
• Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
• Mental Health
• Panic Attacks
• Parenting/Parent Support/Parent Training/Parent-Child Relationships
• Personal Development
• Phobias
• PTSD
• School Issues
• Self-Esteem and Self-Development
• Stress
• Spiritual Abuse
• Teen Difficulties
• Trauma
• Workplace Bullying
• Workplace Issues
  

Approach to Therapy

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Mindfulness
• Psychoeducation
  

Client Focus Areas

• Adults
• Teenagers
  

Languages Spoken

• English
• Polish
  

Clinic Location

Nundah and in the community, school, workplace, or at home.