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BSc(Psych)Hons, MClinPsych
Emily Blatchford, Clinical Psychologist
About Me
I am a compassionate, open-minded, and non-judgmental clinical psychologist dedicated to guiding individuals of all ages towards healing, growth and self-discovery. I work with a range of individuals facing challenges including anxiety and mood disorders, alcohol and substance use problems and the impacts of traumatic or adverse experiences.
I use a holistic, trauma-informed approach which recognises the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit and community. I draw on modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches.
At the heart of my practice lies a commitment to helping people reconnect with their true selves and discover meaning and purpose in their lives. I understand that life's challenges can sometimes lead us astray, causing us to lose sight of who we are and where we're headed. Yet, I believe we all have an innate ability to heal and empower individuals to break free from limiting patterns and embrace their authentic selves.
I also have an interest in non-ordinary states of consciousness and their potential to improve mental health. I operate from a harm reduction framework and offer preparation and integration support for psychedelic experiences.


Blatchford, E., Bright, S., & Engel, L. (2021). Tripping over the other: Could psychedelics increase empathy? Journal of Psychedelic Studies, 4(3), 163-170. https://doi.org/10.1556/2054.2020.00136
Bright, S., Gringart, E., Blatchford, E., & Bettinson, S. (2021). A quantitative exploration of the relationships between regular yoga practice, microdosing psychedelics, wellbeing and personality variables. Australian Journal of Psychology, 73(2), 134-143. https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2021.1882266
Bright, S., Milroy, J., Walsh, K., & Blatchford, E. (2020). Medication use among older Australians seeking alcohol and other drug treatment. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 39(3), 287-291. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12756
Puljević, C., Tscharke, B., Wessel, E. L., Francis, C., Verhagen, R., O'Brien, J. W., ... & Barratt, M. J. (2024). Characterising differences between self-reported and wastewater-identified drug use at two consecutive years of an Australian music festival. Science of The Total Environment, 921(170934). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170934

"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are"
- Carl Jung
I invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth and healing, where you can authentically step into the fullness of who you are meant to be...
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