Ann Marie De Santa Brigida
(Psychologist)
Ann Marie is a Registered Counselling Psychologist with a Master of Forensic Behavioural Science and a Master of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy. She is a Fellow of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists, and a clinical counsellor and psychotherapist. Ann Marie has over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, with many of these years spent working in the criminal justice field. This has included work in the correctional centres and writing sentencing reports for individuals. She has worked extensively across both the public and private sectors, supporting individuals with complex needs and challenges.
Ann Marie has supported a diverse range of clients from various cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds. She has extensive experience providing psychological services in rehabilitation centres, drug and alcohol treatment facilities, and methadone programs, where she has worked closely with individuals addressing substance use, dependency, and recovery.
Ann Marie is deeply committed to helping individuals rebuild their lives, strengthen resilience, and foster meaningful change. Her background in both counselling and the forensic field allows her to provide unique insights into the intersection between psychological wellbeing, behaviour, and the justice system.