Emma Gillan
Psychologist
(She/her)
She brings a gentle, empathic, and collaborative approach to her work, creating a safe space where clients feel valued and respected. Emma is passionate about supporting individuals build self-awareness, confidence, and resilience through therapy. She has experience working with a range a mental health concerns and has a particular interest in supporting those who have experienced childhood adversities, trauma, and those on the autism spectrum.
Her therapeutic style is calm and relaxed, tailoring evidence-based interventions to meet the unique needs of each person. Emma believes that fostering a strong, trusting therapeutic alliance is fundamental to achieving meaningful and lasting outcomes.
Areas of Practice
• Low mood and depression
• Anxiety, panic, and stress
• Anger and irritability
Trauma-related presentations:
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Childhood adversity
• Complex trauma
• Sexual assault
• Dissociation
Life stressors and challenges:
• Relationship issues
• Identity and self-esteem issues
• Values, meaning, and purpose
• Grief and loss
Therapeutic Approaches
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Schema Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Professional Memberships
- The National Psychology Board – AHPRA (Membership number: PSY0002557825)
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Referrals and Funding
- In order to see Emma, we require you have a referral from your GP, Specialist or Psychiatrist.
- Emma is a registered Medicare Provider.
- If claiming through Private health, a referral is still required.
- No other funding options available.
More About Emma
Availabilities
Tuesday 9am – 5.00pm Wednesday 9am – 5.00pm Thursday 9am – 5.00pm Friday 9am – 5.00pm
We’re here to help you find the right support.
If you would like to see one of our psychologists, please submit an enquiry using the form below or call our team on (03) 9989 0107.
Please note that Breathe Psychology is not a crisis or emergency service and wait times to see a psychologist can vary. If you need immediate help, please contact:
- 000 – Emergency Services
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Barwon Mental Health Services (24/7): 1300 094 187
- Suicide Line: 1300 651 251
- Safe Steps (Family Violence, 24/7): 1800 015 188
-1800RESPECT (Sexual, Domestic & Family Violence): 1800 737 732
-MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
- Rainbow Door (LGBTIQA+ Support): 1800 729 367
Before you contact us:
To help save you time, we want to be clear about when Breathe Psychology may not be the right service.
We are unable to provide support for:
-psychosis
-eating disorders and treatment under an eating disorder management plan.
-alcohol or substance use as the primary concern
-People under the age of 16
-court-related assessments, legal reports, or medico-legal matters
-services funded under TAC, WorkCover/WorkSafe, NDIS, or FAS
For some mental health conditions, a psychiatrist referral is required:
If you have a history of mania, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, a referral from a psychiatrist is required before engaging in our service. This helps us ensure your treatment pathway is safe, appropriate, and well supported.
If we are the right service for you:
We will ask you to complete an intake form. Your answers help us:
-understand what you would like support with
-learn about your goals and preferences
-identify any safety or clinical factors
-match you with a psychologist whose skills and availability fit your needs
Our Intake Officer and Admin Team review your information as part of our matching process. This process was developed by our Principal Clinical Psychologist to make sure matching is ethical, safe, and aligned with best practice.
If you have any questions or prefer to speak with someone first, please call our friendly admin team otherwise please submit an enquiry below.