Emily Scanlan 

Emily Scanlan

BA. Ec. Soc (Psych), MIL, MA, PG Dip (Psych) Applied Psych (Cert) 

 

Qualifications, Memberships & Affiliations

• Registered Psychologist

• Associated Member of the Australian Psychological Society

• Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner by the Department of the Federal Attorney General

• Member of the Queensland Association of Collaborative Practitioners

• Member of Resolution Institute

• Member of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland

 

My style is both empathic and challenging. Whether you are an individual or a couple, we may work to identify the cause of your suffering, make sense of it and explore new beginnings. Therapy will find the right cognitive tools that are a good match to you and the goals you have set.

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I am experienced in treating;

• anxiety,

• depression,

• bipolar,

• burnout,

• life transitions and adjustments,

• interpersonal difficulties,

• grief and loss,

• trauma and

• Attention Deficit Disorder.

 

Couples

 

Research shows that the best predictor of wellbeing is a healthy relationship.

I am trained in Gottman therapy which provides skills for;

good communication (fighting better and repairing sooner),

building intimacy,

recovery from betrayal/ affairs and

creating a shared vision.

 

Mediation/ Family Dispute Resolution and Coparenting

 

I also work with couples who have separated and want to coparent well.

I come from the perspective that it is possible for children to thrive and families to function well after divorce.

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Background

 

As part of my interest in supporting mental health for academics and students, I served on the University of Sydney External Advisory Committee to the Government Faculty for over ten years as well as the University of Sydney Alumni Council.

 

Previous to my career in Psychology, I worked for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and as a journalist with the ABC.  I have a Masters in International Law and a Masters of Arts in Journalism.