Clinical Psychology · Adolescents & Adults

Embrace Adolescent & Adult Psychology

A compassionate space to build insight, move through challenges, and create meaningful change — evidence-based assessment and therapy for adolescents (10 years and above) and adults.

Compassionate Care

Evidence-Based Approach

Insight & Understanding

Meaningful Change

About Embrace

A space built around you

Embrace Adolescent & Adult Psychology provides evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy for adolescents (10–19) and adults in a supportive, individualised and non-judgemental environment.

Led by Clinical Psychologist Emma Mahoney, Embrace recognises that there is no single approach to therapy that works for everyone. Treatment is tailored to each person, drawing from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches according to their individual needs, experiences and goals.

Our Services

Our Psychological & Wellbeing Services

Evidence-based, individualised care for adolescents and adults — from therapy to specialist assessment and eating disorder treatment.

Psychological Therapy

Individualised, evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults — drawing on CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy and more, tailored to your needs and goals.

CBT
EMDR
Individualised

ADHD & Autism Assessments

Comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming assessments that go beyond a label — building a clear picture of strengths, challenges and support needs.

ADHD
Autism
Neurodiversity-Affirming

Eating Disorder Treatment

Individualised treatment from a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, incorporating CBT-E alongside broader psychological care.

CBT-E
Credentialed Clinician
Medicare Rebates
Areas of Special Interest

Support for the things that feel heaviest

Emma has a particular interest in supporting adolescents and adults experiencing:

A note on addiction support: Emma does not provide treatment for individuals currently experiencing active substance dependence or active addiction requiring specialist addiction treatment. Where addiction is active, specialist alcohol and other drug or addiction services are generally the most appropriate first point of care. Emma may work with individuals who are in recovery, or where previous addictive behaviours form part of a broader psychological history.

Ready when you are

Begin your journey toward meaningful change

Private clients are welcome and do not require a referral. Mental Health Treatment Plans, Eating Disorder Plans, TAC, WorkCover, NDIS and private health are all accepted.

How It Works

A clear path from first contact to ongoing care

Starting therapy or an assessment can feel uncertain. The process is kept clear, collaborative and centred on what you need.

Step 01
Reach Out

Book an appointment or get in touch to begin the conversation and identify the service that best fits your needs.

Step 02
Initial Consultation

Discuss your concerns, history, goals and what you would like support to look like.

Step 03
Personalised Plan

Emma develops an individualised therapy or assessment pathway informed by your presentation and priorities.

Step 04
Review & Progress

Care remains collaborative, with progress, goals and next steps reviewed as your needs evolve.

FAQ

Common questions about therapy and assessment

Find answers about referrals, age groups, therapy approaches, ADHD and Autism assessments, fees and getting started.

Do I need a referral to see a psychologist?

No — private clients are welcome and do not require a referral. However in order to get rebates for sessions a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan is required. Eligible clients with an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan, EIP, NDIS, TAC or WorkCover referral are also accepted.

Embrace works with adolescents aged 10–19 and adults of any age.

Yes — telehealth appointments are available where clinically appropriate, alongside in-person sessions.

Emma is a Clinical Psychologist, providing talk-based therapy and psychological assessment. Psychologists don’t prescribe medication — where medication may help, Emma can discuss a referral to a GP or psychiatrist alongside your therapy.

The full process — interview, standardised assessment and, where appropriate, observational assessment — is generally completed with a report and feedback session available within approximately five weeks.

Head to our booking page to submit a request, or call or email directly — we’ll confirm a time within 1–2 business days.

Ready when you are

Begin your journey toward meaningful change

Private clients are welcome and do not require a referral. Mental Health Treatment Plans, Eating Disorder Plans, TAC, WorkCover, NDIS and private health are all accepted.