About Me

Emily Wilkinson — Clinical Psychologist, MAPS, FCCLP

I’ve had the privilege of working with many individuals, including parents and parents-to-be who have experienced major challenges. From adjusting to fertility difficulties, to life with a new baby, to returning to work after time away, to parenting children at different ages and stages, these changes can be overwhelming.

I’ve worked with parents who have struggled with sleepless nights, anxiety, self-blame, and exhaustion. We want things to go smoothly during times of transition, but it is important to acknowledge that these times are often unpredictable and difficult to navigate. We can easily slip into self-criticism and self-doubt when things don't go according to plan.

Parents and those in the perinatal period often struggle in silence, believing nothing can change. We might blame ourselves or feel embarrassed about parenting challenges, which only makes things worse. But it doesn't have to be this way. Help and hope are available.

So, whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression or lowered mood, parenting, the pre or postnatal periods, grief and loss, family relationships, dealing with the effects of trauma, significant life changes or other difficulties, I'm here to listen, and help you manage difficult feelings while we work on your goals together.

I will use evidence-based techniques to help reduce your symptoms, improve your close relationships — including with your children if you're a parent — and help you and your family thrive.

If you would like guidance and support to make positive changes to benefit you and your family, please get in touch. I look forward to talking to you!

How I can help…

I work with people to assist some of the following issues:

  • Depression/sadness

  • Anxiety/nervousness

  • Pre and Postnatal depression and anxiety

  • Parenting challenges, including difficulties in the parent-child relationship

  • Low self-esteem and confidence

  • Difficult childhoods (whether from abuse, neglect, or loss of loved ones)

  • Problems with major life changes or events (such as breakups, relationship conflicts, physical illness, or loss)

  • Issues related to culture, immigration, or adjusting to a new place

This is not a complete list. Please get in touch about the specific difficulties you are facing and we can discuss this in more detail.

Treatment Philosophy

I use an integrative approach, which allows me to draw upon a wide range of theories and techniques to provide counselling that is tailored to your needs.

In this way, I use numerous evidence-based techniques, including those drawn from:

  • Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Attachment-based approaches

  • Positive Psychology

  • Strengths-based approaches

Qualifications & Memberships

  • Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Hons) La Trobe University

  • Masters of Clinical Psychology (La Trobe University)

  • Registered as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • APS College of Clinical Psychologists Fellow

  • Accredited Bringing Baby Home (Gottman Institute) workshop facilitator and completed couples therapy training with the Gottman institute

  • Certified Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) program facilitator

  • Perinatal-specific training with the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) and the University of Sydney

Wise Mind Psychology Clinic respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, and pays respect to their Elders past and present.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of this land, that they never ceded sovereignty and remain strong in their connection to place and culture.

We acknowledge the value and importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions, knowledge, psychology, and way of life that shape and sustain our national identity and way of life and the historic and ongoing impact of colonisation and inequality.

We are committed to sharing the story of Aboriginal ownership, resistance, and culture.