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Anna Drescher

Anna Drescher

Mental Health & Psychology Writer/Editor, Hypnotherapist & Meditation Teacher Anna Drescher is a mental health professional and freelance writer with a strong interest in applied psychology, holistic wellbeing, and nature connection.
My Top Specialities and Expertise
  • Mental Health and Applied Psychology
  • Holistic Wellbeing
  • Ecopsychology

About Anna

Anna Drescher is a mental health writer and editor with a background in psychology and psychotherapy. In addition to her writing and editorial work, Anna is a certified hypnotherapist and meditation teacher.

She has extensive experience working within the mental health sector in various roles including support work, managing a service user involvement and coproduction project, and working as an assistant psychologist within the NHS in England.

A Personal Message From Anna

My passion lies in applying evidence-based psychology to everyday life and supporting people to understand themselves with greater clarity and compassion.

Work Experience

  • July 2021-Present – Freelance Psychology and Mental Health Writer and Editor
  • April 2017 -Present – Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher
  • June 2020-July 2021 – Assistant Psychologist, NHS, HMP Swaleside, England
  • August 2018-July 2019 – Recovery Officer, RFQ, Queensland, Australia
  • July 2016-December 2017 – Service User Involvement Manager, Mind, England
  • December 2014-December 2016 – Community Recovery Worker, Hestia, England
  • September 2014-December 2014 – Mental Health Support Worker, Alpha Hospitals, England

Anna Drescher

Mental Health & Psychology Writer/Editor, Hypnotherapist & Meditation Teacher

Education

  • BSc Psychology
  • Master of Mental Health/Psychotherapy
  • Hypnotherapy Diploma
  • Teacher of Yoga

Expertise

  • Applied psychology
  • Mindfulness & meditation
  • Hypnosis
  • Stress, anxiety & burnout
  • Attachment theory
  • Nature-based wellbeing & ecopsychology
  • Mental health writing & psychoeducation

Experience

  • Mental Health Writer & Editor
  • Assistant Psychologist
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Meditation, Mindfulness & Yoga Teacher
  • Hypnotherapist
Everything you need for a fulfilling life is already within you, once you learn how to notice and access it.

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