Emma May Spencer

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych (she, her)

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55 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach, NSW 2107

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Emma is a Clinical Psychologist with 22 years experience in supporting the mental health of children adolescents and adults. She has a special interest in assessing neurodiversity and in supporting clients to discover and better understand their unique brain styles. Emma is trained in numerous evidence based therapies including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, schema therapy, SFBT and Art & Play therapies. Emma's experience is varied and she provides support in relation to anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, phobia's and burnout related to ADHD and Autistic brain styles.

Emma offers online and in-person sessions

Emma is a Clinical Psychologist, who has experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

Emma is passionate about empowering children, adolescents and adults. She takes a compassionate and client focussed approach to her work.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Emma May Spencer now - (02) 9909 6140

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Spencer Health

55 Old Barrenjoey Road

Avalon Beach, NSW 2107 map

(02) 9909 6140

Sydney Psychology Centre

146 Pittwater Road

Gladesville, NSW 2111 map

I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Autism and ADHD

$280 Per Session

I see individuals, families and groups

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Spencer Health

55 Old Barrenjoey Road

Avalon Beach, NSW 2107 map

(02) 9909 6140

Sydney Psychology Centre

146 Pittwater Road

Gladesville, NSW 2111 map

I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Autism and ADHD

$280 Per Session

I see individuals, families and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $280

Payment Methods

Bank transfer

Emma May Spencer

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

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Emma May Spencer

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychology Board of Australia Emma May Spencer

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 24 years

Clinical Psychology, MA Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2002

Additional Credentials

Membership with Australian Psychological Society Fellow

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 22 years of psychological practice supporting client's across the lifespan. I am trained in evidence based therapies as well as gold standard assessment tools. I am also a Fellow of the Australian Psychology Society and a Board Approved Supervisor.

Emma May Spencer

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email me or call with questions - (02) 9909 6140

Emma May Spencer

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email me or call with questions - (02) 9909 6140

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

Trauma and PTSD
Autism
ADHD

Practice Areas

Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Assessment of ADHD and Autism
Behavioural Issues
Child
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Education and Learning Disabilities
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Women's Issues

I work with clients who are experiencing a range of mental health conditions and am also passionate about supporting clients with ADHD and Autistic brain styles. As I am trained in EMDR, I am highly interested in supporting clients presenting with trauma or adverse life experiences.

Emma May Spencer

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email me or call with questions - (02) 9909 6140

Emma May Spencer

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email me or call with questions - (02) 9909 6140

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
EMDR
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Play Therapy
Positive Psychology
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Schema Therapy

I am passionate about working with clients from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework, supporting them to identify what is meaningful to them in their lives and moving them towards achieving their health goals. As an EMDR trained therapist, I also utilise this structured approach to support clients with a variety of concerns including trauma, phobia's, OCD and more.

Emma May Spencer

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email me or call with questions - (02) 9909 6140

Emma May Spencer

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email me or call with questions - (02) 9909 6140

Groups

Growth Mindset and Positive Psychology for Kids

Hosted by

Emma May Spencer

Child Development Solutions Australia is proud to be launching a new set of groups in 2020 - our Growth Mindset and Resilience Groups For Kids! We will be offering 2 groups, 1 for primary school kids and 1 for early High School (grades 7-9) on Saturdays. Using creating therapy modalities, and principals drawn from positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive and behavioural therapies our Growth Mindset and Resilience Groups aim to foster the development of skills that can be used for a lifetime to promote good mental health.

Practice Areas

Anxiety

Child

Depression

Types of Therapy

Positive Psychology

Age

Children (6 to 10)

Session Cost

$60+

Location

Child Development Solutions Australia

10 Edgeworth David Avenue

Hornsby, NSW 2077

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KidsLink - Social Skills Groups

Hosted by

Emma May Spencer

For 17 years, KidsLink has been a place where many children and teens who experience difficulty fitting in with their peers, come to feel safe & learn the skills necessary to improve their social world. We are proud to now be offering KidsLink services, alongside our other therapeutic supports. ? Through once weekly groups during the school year the KIDSLINK team helps children identify what's getting in their way socially, name it, and learn strategies and coping skills to compensate for these difficulties. ? Skills that are focussed on include: ? Friendship skills Dealing with feelings Ability to control impulses Conversation skills Successful play skills ?

Practice Areas

ADHD

Asperger's Syndrome

Autism

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy

Age

Children (6 to 10)

Session Cost

$90+

Group Meets

Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 4 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Location

Child Development Solutions Australia

10 Edgeworth David Avenue

Hornsby, NSW 2077

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Location

Primary Location

Spencer Health

55 Old Barrenjoey Road

Avalon Beach, NSW 2107

(02) 9909 6140

Email me

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Additional Location

Sydney Psychology Centre

146 Pittwater Road

Gladesville, NSW 2111

(02) 9909 6140

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Sydney

Postcodes

Emma May Spencer

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Take the first step to help. Call now - (02) 9909 6140

Emma May Spencer

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Take the first step to help. Call now - (02) 9909 6140