About MBS Psychology
MBS Psychology services are exclusively provided by highly qualified and experienced psychologists.
Principal Psychologist
Anne Finlayson Smith B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed.Psych., M.Psych., Assoc. ASH., M.A.P.S.
Anne has a Master’s degree in psychology specialising in counselling and is also trained in Clinical Hypnosis and Critical Incident Stress Management. She is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society, the Critical Incident Stress Management Foundation of Australia, the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement, Australian & New Zealand Student Support Services, and is an associate member of the Australian Society of Hypnosis.
Anne utilises CBT and mindfulness approaches in counselling and uses hypnosis as an adjunct treatment where appropriate. She also has specific training in crisis assessment of suicidal individuals and general crisis interventions.
Anne has extensive experience working with both adults and adolescents. She has a special interest in psychological counselling for depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, trauma, sexual abuse, sleep problems, mental illness, eating disorders, as well as relationship issues (including gay and lesbian) and concerns with life meaning and purpose.
Anne is a registered Medicare provider and is able to accept doctors referrals enabling rebates under Medicare.
Anne is also registered with the Victorian Workcover Authority and is able to see qualifying Workcare claimants in need of counselling.
Ph: (03) 8518 2507
