Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (The University of Melbourne)

Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Charles Sturt University)

Graduate Certificate in Health Psychology (Charles Sturt University)

Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology (Monash University)

Master of Psychology (Health) (Monash University)

Memberships

Member Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Fellow College of Health Psychologists (APS)

Member of the Australian Pain Society

Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra )

Emel Ahmet

BSc, Grad. Dip. (Psych), Grad. Cert. (Health Psychology), Post Grad. Dip. Psych, MPsych (Health) MAPS, FAPSCH

Emel has worked with individuals with a wide range of psychological presentations.

Emel holds a Masters in Health Psychology from Monash University and has extensive experience working with individuals presenting with psychological factors associated with chronic illness and chronic pain. She is passionate about assisting individuals cope with their pain and illness and improve their quality of life, including their physical and emotional well-being.

Emel has considerable experience in running both individual and group-based pain management programs. She has experience working in various settings including hospitals, rehabilitation settings, pain management clinics, schools and private practice.

Emel is regarded as a compassionate and warm clinician and endeavours to provide a warm and safe space for her clients.

Emel has an eclectic approach utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy as well as Mindfulness and Relaxation therapies.

Emel consults from our Chelsea Heights Clinic.

Areas of Interest:

  • Chronic Pain and psychological management of pain

  • Women’s Health

  • Anxiety (in particular health related anxiety and panic)

  • Depression

  • Stress

  • Grief and loss

  • Adjustment to medical diagnoses and life changes (e.g. adjustment to illness)

  • Psychological and self-management of chronic illness (in particular diabetes, stroke, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, women’s health)

  • Health Behaviour Change