Ms Emily Ghafari
Clinical Psychologist

Ms Emily Ghafari is a Clinical Psychologist who works with adults, adolescents and children. She is curious and caring, with a professional approach to supporting people to understand and overcome the issues underlying their symptoms. 

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Emily incorporates aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), Interpersonal Therapy (IP) and mindfulness into her practice. She views therapy as an opportunity for people to develop self-awareness, self-compassion and a deeper understanding of interactions between their thoughts, feelings and responses. She provides a non-judgmental space for clients to reflect on their experiences (past and present) and to build confidence in their ability to cope with life's ups and downs. 

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Emily embraces psychodynamic, systemic and attachment theoretical viewpoints. She has a special interest in women's mental health, recovery from childhood trauma, health related anxiety, perinatal anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and grief/loss.  

 

Emily provides supervision to students and other psychologists, and frequently engages in opportunities for professional development. She has completed a three-year core training program to develop skills in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), as well as an advanced training program in ISTDP. 

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