
Psychologist
Ana Coam
My approach to therapy is both patient and grounded, creating a collaborative space where emotions and difficulties can be explored with care. In our early sessions, we will work together to understand what has brought you to therapy, and how we can work towards meaningful change. My aim is to support clients in developing greater emotional awareness, self-confidence, and lasting change.
My clinical approach is primarily based in Attachment-Based Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (AB-ISTDP), an evidence-based and emotion-focused psychodynamic approach that helps people better understand and experience their internal world. Where appropriate, I also integrate other therapeutic frameworks, such as Person-Centred Approach (PCA), to tailor therapy to your particular needs.
A cornerstone of being an engaged therapist is attentiveness to emotional patterns as they emerge in our sessions. While this work can involve challenging feelings, I place strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and working at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.
I work with clients experiencing a range of concerns, including:
- Anxiety and depression
- Feelings of overwhelm and burnout
- Familial relationship issues
- Issues of identity
- Repressed emotions
- Work or study-related stress
- Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Anxious or avoidant attachment
- Compulsive behaviours
- Building assertiveness and setting boundaries

Medicare Rebates.
If you are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), prior to your first appointment with one of our Hawthorn-based psychologists, you may like to see your GP to assess a psychological treatment referral. This entitles you to a rebate of $145.25 per session (2026), for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
To process your rebate, a copy of your referral letter and MHCP from your GP is required. You can request that your GP send this directly, you can email it, or you are welcome to bring it with you on the day of your first appointment.You may be eligible for Medicare rebates if you have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician.
2026 Fees with Hawthorn and Melbourne based psychologists
Standard 50-min appointment
Senior Psychologist
EMDR & Schema therapy sessions
All sessions are conducted in a private, supportive, and confidential environment, either in person at our Hawthorn clinic or via secure telehealth.