About Me

Your mental health is my passion

Hi I’m Emma!

I am a mother of two, a Registered Psychologist and Director of Wholesome Psychology. I have a passion for supporting women’s health, particularly through the perinatal period and the transition in to motherhood.

I am also passionate about authentically supporting neurodivergent mothers, parents and carers and their families, combining my professional and lived experiences to create a neuroaffirming and welcoming space.

I enjoy supporting women and girls with common mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety and overwhelm. I understand first-hand the demands of study, work, balancing a family or other hobbies and the interrelation this has with our mental health and overall wellbeing. 

I take a holistic and whole person approach to therapy,

integrating mind, body and soul to support overall wellness. I hope to foster a warm, genuine and nurturing environment, walking alongside you in your journey.

I also like to work with other health professionals, incorporating a collaborative and wholesome approach to therapy. Whether you see a naturopath, dietician, GP, Psychiatrist, I am open to working alongside other health professionals, to ensure you are best supported.

How I work with you

In-Clinic

Wholesome Psychology is located on the Sunshine Coast, QLD in Buderim within the Banksia Bloom Professional Suites. Session times are subject to availability.

Telehealth

Wholesome Psychology offers both video and telephone sessions from the comfort of your home. This is a great service for those that require ease and convenience, or who feel more comfortable in their own environment.

Walk and Talk

Meeting at a local walking track, beach or park, Wholesome Psychology offers in person sessions in nature. These sessions are great to walk bubs in the pram, for those wanting to move their body while engaging in therapy or to implement taught grounding strategies in nature.

Qualifications

Certifications and Qualifications:

Registered Psychologist (AHPRA Registration: PSY0001959153)
Bachelor of Science (Applied Psychology) – Deakin University
Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychology – Federation University Australia
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy - Australian College of Applied Psychology

Perinatal, Neuroaffirming and Trauma-Informed Learning and Development:

Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Intensive Training – Centre for Perinatal Psychology
Supporting Autistic and ADHD Folk in the Perinatal Period – Centre for Perinatal Psychology
Schema-informed CBT for the Perinatal Period: Formulation and Experiential Skills – Australian Psychological Society
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Autism and ADHD - Russ Harris
ADHD Coaching course – Efficient Coach
Mental Health Care in the Perinatal Period – Australian Clinical Practice Guideline – Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)
Basic Skills in Perinatal Mental Health – Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Level 1 - EMDR Training Australia and New Zealand

As a Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) I am required to complete ongoing professional development annually to maintain my registration.

I practice from a variety of therapeutic approaches, some of which I have received formal training and accreditation, and others through my own ongoing learning.

My Journey

For well over a decade, I have gained extensive experience and skills working with children, adolescents and their families across government, not for profit and private sectors.

My passion and commitment for supporting women in the perinatal period stems from my own profound and challenging birth experience and matrescence journey, sparking interest in supporting women as they too navigate this season. Since this time, I have dedicated ongoing learning and professional development to this area and honed my expertise in perinatal counselling.

Additionally, following my son’s diagnosis and my own late-diagnosis, I took a deep dive into learning everything I could about neurodivergence and the many challenges neurodivergent families experience. Following a whirlwind of adapting to our unique family dynamic, this season bought about another passion and interest in supporting other parents and families to feel like they too can thrive in parenting a neurodivergent family.