With over Twenty years of dedicated experience, Emma supports adults, adolescents, and couples navigate a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and thoughts of self-harm and suicide. She is committed to providing mental health, psychotherapeutic assessment, and counselling treatment that is professional and respectful of one’s boundaries and capacity for change.
Emma Kate Barnett
During her thirteen years supporting tradesmen and their families in the commercial construction industry, Emma has gained valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by this community. Her experience in this field has equipped her with a deep understanding of the mental health issues that can arise in this context, and she is dedicated to providing effective and compassionate support to those in need.
With a wealth of experience, Emma has conducted more than fifteen thousand sessions, providing a solid foundation for her proficiency in mental health and psychotherapeutic assessment and counselling treatment. She is also known for her readiness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams when necessary, showcasing her commitment to comprehensive care.
Additionally, Emma is achieving specialized training in Object Relations Theory in the United States of America, which is a significant step in her journey toward psychoanalysis candidacy. Her dedication to ongoing learning and professional development is a testament to her commitment to delivering the highest quality care.
With diverse experience in group therapy facilitation, training, and education on issues that may impact mental health, Emma is well-equipped to support individuals facing various challenges. She has a rich history of education and professional experience, including research and application of group art therapy for young people at risk. Additionally, she specializes in critical incident response after workplace injury or fatality, including crisis intervention and psychological first aid.
Individuals seeking therapy with Emma can expect a professional and integrity-driven approach that delivers results. Emma’s therapeutic approach is characterized by empathy, confidence, and a sensitive yet direct style of engagement and support, making her services highly effective and respectful of one’s boundaries and capacity for change. Her approach is multi-faceted, diverse, and deeply integrative, ensuring that clients receive the comprehensive care they need. Emma offers in-person sessions in Geelong, Tele-Therapy, and ‘Walk and Talk’ sessions to accommodate various preferences and needs.
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