in engagement in online mental health programs
PhD
10+
years across private practice, community clinics, rehabilitation, and academia
peer-reviewed publications and active media commentary
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Dr Emma-Leigh Senyard is an AHPRA-registered clinical psychologist, board-approved supervisor, writer, and researcher with over a decade of experience across private practice, community settings, rehabilitation, and higher education.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY · RESEARCH · EDUCATION
Hi, I'm Dr. Emma-Leigh Senyard!
Hi, I'm Dr. Emma-Leigh Senyard!
Emma-Leigh’s current primary focus is public education via social media, online workshops, 1:1 supervision and, selected assessment and media work.
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Dr. Emma-Leigh's Approach
PRACTICE FOCUS
As a clinical psychologist, Emma-Leigh offers a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can safely explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. She takes a person-centred, collaborative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities, alongside her clinical expertise and lived experience, to tailor support to each client’s unique needs, goals, and strengths.
Emma-Leigh is particularly passionate about nervous system regulation and trauma healing. She integrates a range of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, EFT (Tapping), and Schema Therapy, with a focus on helping clients better understand their patterns, reconnect with themselves, and move toward lasting healing. She also has a strong interest in emerging and integrative approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Transpersonal (Spiritual) Therapy.
Evidence-Based & Relationally Warm
Dr Emma-Leigh Senyard is an AHPRA-registered clinical psychologist and Board-approved supervisor. With over a decade of experience spanning private practice, community mental health, and university teaching, she brings a tranquil, unhurried presence to her professional work.
Clinical Focus
Emma-Leigh specialises in trauma-aware, neuro-affirming and nervous-system-informed care, with an approach grounded in establishing safety through relational connection and respect for each client’s autonomy, boundaries, and consent.
Projects
Emma-Leigh is currently focused on developing and releasing online courses in nervous system regulation. Course announcements will be shared via social media and the newsletter.
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Connect & Intake
Emma-Leigh is currently on maternity leave from 1:1 client work. When 1:1 availability resumes, it will be announced via the newsletter and social media.
What's Available
While 1:1 therapy sessions are currently paused, Emma-Leigh is available for:
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Clinical supervision
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Limited psychological diagnostic assessments
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Select podcast interviews, speaking/workshop opportunities, media work, and written articles
Emma-Leigh also shares a generous amount of free psychoeducation across her social media channels, and she’ll be releasing online courses on the nervous system in the coming months for anyone who would like to learn more.
Location
PO BOX 7, Wavell Heights North, QLD 4012
Direct Enquiries
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