Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

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

·      Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), University of Southern Queensland

·      Master of Psychology (Forensic), Bond University

·    Member of The Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

·    Fellow of the College of Forensic Psychologists (FCFP)

·      Undergoing current accreditation as a certified Dialectical Behavioural Therapist

·      Trained in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy

A V A I L A B I L I T Y

·  In Person at The Lavarack Rooms:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

·  Telehealth: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Telehealth appointments are provided via a secure, browser-based video platform that is end-to-end encrypted and designed specifically for clinical use.



 

ANNA HOWLETT

I’m a Gold Coast–based Forensic Psychologist and co-founder of The Lavarack Rooms, with over a decade of experience supporting adults through a wide range of mental health challenges. My work spans forensic settings, private practice, and complex presentations, giving me a deep understanding of how people think, feel, and cope across different stages of life.

My therapeutic style is grounded, warm, and genuinely human. I aim to create a space where you feel understood, respected, and safe enough to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. The work we do together is collaborative. I bring clinical expertise, and you bring your lived experience. From there, we build clarity, direction, and practical tools that support meaningful change.

I have a particular passion for women’s health, including fertility and reproductive mental health, the transition into parenthood, and the emotional load that comes with navigating identity, relationships, and life’s major shifts. I also work extensively with trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, and the complex patterns that often sit beneath these experiences.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I draw from a range of evidence-based models including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills training, strengths-based practice, and person-centred frameworks to tailor our work to your unique needs.

My aim is simple: to understand your world, help you make sense of the patterns shaping your wellbeing, and support you in building the resilience, clarity, and confidence needed to move forward in your life.

A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T

  • Anxiety and worry

  • Stress management and burnout

  • Pre- and Post-Natal support

  • Fertility and reproductive mental health

  • Trauma (acute and complex)

  • Grief and loss

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Emotional dysregulation

  • Personality vulnerabilities and disorders

  • Self-esteem, imposter syndrome & people-pleasing

  • Identity and life transitions

  • Resilience building