Emma is a Clinical Psychologist and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician who works with adolescents and adults experiencing a broad range of psychological and emotional difficulties, with a particular clinical interest in eating disorders, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD and addiction recovery.
Emma recognises that understanding why a person thinks, feels or responds in a particular way can be an important part of creating meaningful change. Therapy therefore focuses not only on reducing symptoms, but on developing an understanding of the experiences, beliefs and patterns that may be contributing to current difficulties.
Emma does not believe that one therapeutic model is appropriate for every person. Instead, she works from an integrative framework, drawing upon different evidence-based therapies according to the individual’s presentation, history, goals and stage of treatment.
For some clients, therapy may initially focus on understanding symptoms and developing practical strategies. For others, particularly where longstanding patterns or trauma are present, therapy may progress toward working with deeper beliefs, memories and emotional patterns.
Emma is a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology and a professional background spanning psychology, education, and mental health. She brings approximately 18 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults within secondary school settings in both wellbeing and teaching capacities.
This experience has given Emma a strong understanding of the challenges young people can face throughout adolescence, including academic stress, perfectionism, identity development, friendship and family difficulties, neurodivergence, school avoidance, emotional regulation, and the transition from school into further study or employment.
Emma also works extensively with adults, recognising that experiences and difficulties that begin earlier in life can continue to influence relationships, self-worth, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour well into adulthood.
Her combined background in clinical psychology and education informs a compassionate, evidence-based approach that supports clients to develop greater insight, work through challenges, and create meaningful and lasting change.
Extensive experience working with adolescents, families and school communities.
Formal training in clinical assessment and evidence-based psychological treatment.
Specialist credentialing in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders.
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing for trauma-related difficulties.
