About Emily...
Emily Richards (she/her) is a Mental Health Endorsed Occupational Therapist with extensive experience working with adults and young people (12+ years old). Emily provides counselling and psychotherapy aligned to Psychodynamic and Narrative practices with a focus on creating safe, affirming spaces for reflection, exploration, and connection.
As an experienced clinician, Emily is practiced at integrating a range of therapeutic techniques and strategies to find the 'best fit' for each person. This can include, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, sensory modulation, and somatic practices.
Emily works with individuals who may identify a range of presenting concerns, including:
- Low mood & Depression
- Anxiety and panic
- Emotional dysregulation
- Trauma, trust, and relationships
- Disordered eating - restriction, binge/purge, preoccupation with body weight/shape etc.
- Self-worth and self-confidence
- Suicidality and self-harm
- Exploring Identity, Gender and Sexuality
- Chronic ill-health and/or Disability
As a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Emily can provide sessions subsidised by a GP Mental Health Care Plan and funded through the NDIS.
Clinical Supervision for mental health professionals is also available, on request.
Qualifications & Expertise
Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. AHPRA registered. OTA endorsed. Qualified Clinical Supervisor.
Expertise
Experienced in working across the lifespan with children, youth, and adults delivering holistic, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and clinically responsive care.
Approaches
Psychodynamic psychotherapy. Narrative Therapy. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy. Somatic and Mindfulness practices, including sensory modulation.