Emma Trappett

What is your background?

I am a registered psychologist and ANZAED credentialed eating disorder clinician. I have worked across community and private mental health settings for the past 11 years with children, young people, adults and parents. I have worked with people across many transitional phases of their life and my predominant experience has been within the area of eating disorders and body image. I have worked within leading not-for-profit organisations providing individual treatment, counselling and group treatment to individuals experiencing an eating disorder and/or disordered eating. I have also supported families, carers and partners in supporting someone with an eating disorder. Additionally, I have experience working with anxiety disorders, mood disorders and trauma.

Why do you enjoy practicing in the areas of eating disorders, body image and perinatal psychology?

I am passionate about prevention and early intervention of eating disorders and body image and I am interested in working with young people who may be experiencing issues with their body image or experiencing an eating disorder. Additionally, I have a strong interest and passion for perinatal and infant mental health through all aspects of fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond alongside the transition to parenthood. I have a specific passion in supporting individuals in pregnancy and postpartum who may be experiencing or have experienced eating disorders or body image issues. Furthermore, I have an interest and passion for working with women’s health issues and work with the intersection of all of these factors.

What are your strengths?

I strongly value the therapeutic relationship and creating a nurturing space of trust, safety, support, and compassion. A collaborative therapeutic environment is important to me. I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy. Additionally, I draw on a variety of theories and frameworks such as attachment theory, feminist frameworks. I hope to create a space where you feel empowered where we can work together on your goals, needs and deeper understandings of yourself at your pace.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I am a mum of two young girls and spend most of my time keeping them busy and enjoying the magical lens they bring to the world. I love spending time with family and catching up with friends. I also enjoy yoga, walks by the water, brunch and finding a great TV series to enjoy.