dr anna boggiss
Health Psychologist
BA, PGDipHSc, PGDipHealthPsych, PhD
Anna (she/her) is a compassionate Health Psychologist who helps her clients navigate significant life events and the impact they have on identity, grief, routine, and mood. She holds a holistic approach to health that encompasses the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of wellbeing.
Anna sees adults, and has a wealth of experience in supporting those experiencing health issues (including women’s health).
As a Health Psychologist, Anna has a special interest in working with Health-based anxieties, adjustment to health diagnoses and the life-changing impact it has on individuals (including as a carer) . She is particularly experienced in working with cancer and diabetes (Type 1).
Anna also has a a wealth of experience working with high achievers who experience perfectionism and burnout, as well as depression.
Anna’s clinic day is Friday. Book online with Anna using the button below, or Contact Us if you are new to The Skill Collective or have not seen Anna before.
anna’s areas of interest
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Anna is well-versed in supporting individuals navigate burnout to build better work-life balance.
She is particularly passionate in supporting doctors and allied health practitioners and the unique impact of their roles on compassion fatigue and mental health.
Anna is also well-versed in supporting those working in academia, recognising the unique work environment and its impact on wellbeing.
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Living with depression can be devastating. Anna provides a supportive space for individuals to explore the impact of depression on their identity, sense of self, mood, wellbeing, and relationships.
She helps those living with depression to regain meaning and purpose so as to improve their quality of life .
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Anna helps those experiencing anxiety about their health to navigate the role that worry plays on exacerbating physical health symptoms.
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With a background in health psychology, Anna has a keen interest in women’s health, providing psychological support for:
Endometriosis + pain
Perinatal anxiety + depression
Menopause + perimenopause
She helps individuals living with these conditions to develop a plan to support their wellbeing and to manage their impact on daily functioning.
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Anna is highly experienced in supporting individuals undergoing investigations for cancer through to the end of active treatment.
She cherishes the opportunity to support individuals in this life-changing journey. Anna helps not only with the adjustment to a cancer diagnosis, but also explores the impact of cancer on identity, grief, relationships, and routine.
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Anna supports families living with Type 1 Diabetes and the profound impact such a diagnosis has on lifestyle, routine, and anxiety.
Anna has worked extensively both in research and clinically in the area of Type 1 Diabetes, supporting individuals and families in living with this chronic condition.
about anna
Anna qualified in New Zealand, completing a Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences, Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology, and a Doctor of Philosophy in the area of Health Psychology. She has worked in hospitals and clinical trials supporting individuals with cancer.
Anna places a strong emphasis on helping individuals lead fulfilling lives guided by their values. She draws from evidence-based frameworks including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Anna runs her own independent practice and engages The Skill Collective to provide administrative and other business services to support her provision of assessment and treatment to clients.