About Me.
Emma is a qualified social worker and is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
She has over 20 years of experience working in community services and supporting individuals through life’s challenges.
Emma has developed a deep commitment to empowering people to be the best versions of themselves and embrace life fully. Emma has worked across a diverse range of settings, including forensic and community-based mental health, disability, youth services, aged care, family violence, and drug and alcohol support.
Throughout her career Emma has stayed committed to her own professional development, this has continued to inform her understanding and build her knowledge, skills and experience over the years. This commitment ensures a framework and approach, grounded in best practice, that is evidence based and proven to result in more beneficial and lasting therapeutic outcomes. Her compassionate, practical approach ensures that every client feels heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.
A Person-Centred, Strength-Based Approach
Emma’s approach is grounded in the belief that every person holds inner strength and wisdom - sometimes, they just need the right support and tools to uncover it.
The person-centred strength-based approach in counselling focuses on empowering individuals to recognise and build upon their inherent strengths and resources. This approach fosters a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their feelings and experiences at their own pace. By emphasising self-discovery and personal growth, Emma can assist clients to develop resilience and confidence in their ability to overcome the challenges they are facing. Ultimately, this method encourages a collaborative partnership between the counsellor and client, promoting a deeper understanding and positive transformation.
Evidence-based techniques include:
✅ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns.
✅ Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Supporting emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
✅ Motivational Interviewing – Encouraging self-motivation and lasting change.
Emma works alongside clients to help them manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, negative thinking, and overwhelm, while also fostering self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth.