Psychologist
Emily grew up in the Adelaide hills and moved to Sydney in 2018 to pursue a career in the treatment of eating disorders. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Epidemiology), Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science, and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours – first class). She is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED). She is also an Eating Disorder Credentialed practitioner.
Emily is particularly interested in supporting adolescents and adults who are experiencing anorexia nervosa. Emily’s approach to therapy is evidence-based but flexible to suit her clients’ presentation and needs. She is trained in and utilises a range of therapies including:
- Maudsley Family Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Radically-Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Schema Therapy
Emily also believes in the therapeutic benefits of a deeper awareness and connection with your body through movement, mindful breathing, and meditation; and has completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training.
Outside of her work Emily enjoys waking early, spending time in her local park with her son, running, and reading fantasy books.
Emily works at our practice on Wednesdays and Fridays.