Psychotherapy services

  • Emma offers individualised psychotherapy for adults (18+) seeking support for a range of reasons, such as:

    • experiences of anxiety, worry, stress or panic

    • low mood or depressed feelings

    • difficulty creating and maintaining healthy relationships

    • difficulty adjusting to changes/stressors in life or managing stress

    • coping with grief and loss

    • anger and conflict-related issues

    • low self-esteem and confidence

    • long-standing trauma tied to past life events

    • difficulty managing emotional responses in everyday situations

    • self-exploration and building self-understanding

    • wanting better connections with oneself and with others

    • clinically diagnosed conditions such as anxiety, depression or personality disorders

  • Emma takes an integrative and collaborative approach to treatment. Contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapy style is the primary treatment modality, and other treatment approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT, mindfulness) are integrated as appropriate to support clients. Through an initial assessment stage (typically 2-3 sessions), Emma works with each client to develop an individualised treatment plan which is in line with clinical concerns and clients’ personal therapeutic goals.

  • Some benefits of short-term intervention may include a reduction in unpleasant symptoms or unhelpful behaviours, and the development of more helpful life coping skills, for example. Longer-term psychodynamic work may suit clients who want to focus on deeper emotional healing, build a greater sense of connection in life, and make lasting meaningful changes in the relationship between the self and others.

  • Appointments are offered weekly or fortnightly, depending on clients’ needs and goals, and the treatment plan developed.

Referrals and fees

Scope of Practice

Being a small, solo private practice, this service will not be the right fit for everyone. To ensure optimum quality of care, the scope of practice is limited in the types of referrals or the presenting concerns that can be adequately supported.

Please note this service is not appropriate for clients who are struggling with self-injurious behaviours or sucidal ideation, are currently in an unsafe situation, are seeking support for an eating disorder, or are experiencing active psychosis. If there is an immediate risk to your safety or someone else’s safety, always call 000. You can also call Lifeline (13 11 14) for 24/7 counselling or the Acute Care Team Service (1300 64 2255) for mental health triaging.

Please talk to your GP who can assist you in your treatment or help you to find the right service for you. If you are still considering engaging here, but unsure if it is suitable for you, please feel free to contact Emma to clarify.