About Me – Minds in Bloom Psychology

About Emma

Clinical Psychologist and Founder.

Emma is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families to navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful, lasting change. She believes every person has unique strengths and tailors therapy to each client’s individual needs, goals, and experiences.

Emma understands that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming. She is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, understood, and comfortable being themselves. Through a collaborative approach, she helps clients build practical skills, strengthen resilience, and develop the confidence to navigate life’s challenges.

Using evidence-based, holistic approaches, Emma supports clients to better understand themselves, improve their wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and achieve meaningful change. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients and is dedicated to providing personalised care that empowers them to thrive.

Outside of work, Emma enjoys hiking, trail running, and competing in triathlons, with time in nature helping her stay balanced and grounded. She also values spending time with family and friends and believes that connection, balance, and moments of joy are essential for wellbeing.

“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength”.

Experience and Approaches used

Emma brings a wealth of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across a range of clinical, educational, and community settings. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties, attachment concerns, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, parenting challenges, and a range of other mental health concerns. Her experience spans private practice, community mental health, alternative education, school wellbeing, university psychology clinics, and correctional settings, giving her a broad understanding of the diverse challenges people face across different stages of life.

In addition to providing therapy, Emma is experienced in conducting comprehensive psychological assessments to assist with diagnosis, treatment planning, and recommendations for evidence-based psychological, behavioural, and educational supports. She believes that a thorough understanding of each person’s strengths, challenges, and unique circumstances is the foundation for effective intervention.

Emma has a particular passion for working with children, adolescents, and neurodivergent individuals. She understands that lasting change doesn’t occur in isolation and takes a holistic, collaborative approach by considering the important systems surrounding each client, including their family, school, and wider community. By working closely with parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals where appropriate, Emma helps create practical, meaningful supports that extend beyond the therapy room.

Above all, Emma is committed to providing personalised, evidence-based care that empowers her clients to better understand themselves, build on their strengths, and develop the confidence and skills needed to thrive.

Emma’s areas of special interests include:

Anxiety
Depression
Suicidal ideation
Self-harming behaviour
Parenting support
PTSD
Self-esteem
Chilhood trauma
Abuse

Types of approaches used:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Couples Therapy
Somatic Approaches
Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Qualifications and Courses

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Psychological Science with honours from the University of Queensland.

Master of Clinical Psychology from Bond University.

Emma O’Grady is a Clinically Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Emma is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the APS Clinical College.

Additional Courses:

Creative ways to help children manage emotions training
Playful, practical, and purposeful approaches to childhood anxiety training.
The essentials: training clinicians in eating disorders training.
Applied Suicide Intervention and Skills training (ASSIST).
Skills-based Training on Suicide Risk Management (STORM).

Privacy Policy

The Minds in Bloom Psychology Service Privacy Policy is adhered to by the professionals practicing at Minds n Bloom Psychology Service. All assessment and treatment services are bound by the legal requirement of the National Privacy Principles (NPP) from the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000