Annie Zhou

About Me

I’m Annie, a registered psychologist with over 12 years of experience working in clinical and corporate positions.

I have a warm and down-to-earth style to supporting clients with life’s challenges. Taking a sincere, non-judgmental, and light-hearted approach, I create a safe space for clients to share their experiences, develop awareness, become skilful at managing psychological distress, and taking valued action to create a rich and meaningful life. I am neurodiversity affirming and an LGBTQI+ ally.

I hold area of practice endorsement in organisational psychology and apply my understanding of workplace factors to help clients navigate career transitions, burnout recovery, and professional issues.

Presentations

I have experience in working with a wide range of individuals and challenges, and have a special interest in:

• Career-related issues: career change, burnout, workplace stress and relationships
• Neurodiversity: Understanding individual differences, identifying coping strategies, and building functional capacity
• Individuals with Trauma: PTSD, grief, and trauma recovery
• Perinatal mental health: pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood

Whether you're facing specific mental health concerns or simply looking for support in your personal or professional life, I'm here to help.

Therapies

I employ evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual's unique needs. Some of the therapies I use include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Helping you change negative thinking patterns and behaviours.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): (ACT): aims to move towards what matters most to you, even in the presence of difficult emotions or thoughts.
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR): aims to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories.
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Balancing acceptance and change through mindfulness and emotional regulation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Australia, 2011
• Master of Psychology (Organisational), University of New South Wales, Australia, 2013

Annie is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Registration number: PSY0001679822.