Dr Emma Doolan Psychologist

Emma is a Clinical Psychologist in Newcastle NSW, with a warm and flexible approach. She aims to work collaboratively with her clients to help them identify, understand and overcome challenges they are facing. She has experience working with individuals presenting with a range of difficulties and concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, eating disorders, drug and alcohol issues and more. Her approach focuses on providing evidence-based treatments, primarily within a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) framework, while also drawing on other modalities such as schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion focused therapy. Emma holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology, Master of Clinical Psychology, and Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from the University of New South Wales, Sydney. She has experience working across a range of settings, including Lake Macquarie Mental Health Service, the Mental Health and Substance Use Service, and the University of Newcastle Counselling Service. She holds full registration and endorsement as a clinical psychologist from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA), the Australian Psychology Association (APS), the Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (AACBT), and the Anxiety Practitioners Network.