
Emma McIntosh (she/her)
Hi there, my name is Emma and I’m a registered clinical psychologist. I have been deep diving into the world of neurodiversity-affirming practice for a while now, and am passionate about connecting with the neurodivergent community, especially folk who might be seen as “high-masking”, or are just embarking on their journey of self-discovery. This has fuelled the creation of Willoway Psychology, where I aim to create a safe and supportive assessment space that you can join from the comfort of your own home.
My approach is compassion-focused and trauma-informed. A lot of unidentified neurodivergent adults go years feeling misunderstood, and I make sure to hold space for that with an accepting, collaborative, judgement-free approach to understand who you are. I aim to keep things relaxed and down-to-earth (because understanding yourself doesn’t have to feel clinical) - it’s ok to join in your PJs, and I will absolutely want to meet your pets.
I’m an accredited member of LOAPAC (League of Autistic Psychologists and Affirming Colleagues) and the AAPI (Australian Association of Psychologists).
Qualifications
Master of Psychology (Clinical) - The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) - The University of Melbourne
As a human, I’m multiply neurodivergent and spend most of my free time binging anime, leveling up my favourite characters in Wuthering Waves (I’m sorry Genshin-enjoyers), or obsessing over my dog, who you can meet below.
About Eri
Eri is a two-year-old cavoodle (and yes, if you noticed it, she’s named after the My Hero Academia character). She’s big on walks, constantly wants to jump on and off my lap, and somehow always manages to teleport next to the fridge whenever a packet of cheese is opened.
You might see Eri pop in to say “hi”, or lounge in her favourite armchair during your appointments. If she barks, well, I’m sorry in advance.