About Us
Sara Adams, Psychologist
Sara is the Director and Registered Psychologist at East Maitland Holistic Psychology Clinic. She has been working with individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. In addition to running her private practice, Sara is currently providing treatment to individuals, couples, families and groups. She also has experience in delivering psycho-education and therapeutic group treatment to in-patients and outpatients at Maitland Private Hospital.
Sara is experienced in working with stress related issues, depression, anxiety, social phobia, self-esteem issues, PTSD, complex childhood trauma, family and relationship issues. Sara enjoys working with individuals, couples and groups of all ages.
Sara’s work is eclectic. She is trained and skilled in using various treatment therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (“CBT”), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (“ACT”), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (“DBT”), Mindfulness/Relaxation, Eye Movement Desensitisation Re-Processing (“EMDR”), Schema Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Sara is passionate about helping others find a way of living a more rewarding and meaningful life.
Emma Parsons, Psychologist
Emma graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) in 2019 from Western Sydney University. Emma is passionate about helping people achieve their personal goals and improve their overall lives. Emma takes a compassionate, non-judgmental, and person-centred approach to treatment and works with clients to achieve their therapy goals. She has experience working with a range of presentations including trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, relationship issues, addiction, eating disorders, neurodiversity and self-esteem issues.
Emma believes in a personalised and holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing, focusing on the whole person. Emma incorporates evidence-based interventions most suited to clients’ individual needs including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Self-Compassion, Schema Therapy, Enhanced CBT (CBT-E) and trauma-informed therapy.
Emma enjoys working with adults and older adolescents (16+). Emma works with individuals and couples.
Robert Kilkelly, Clinical Psychology Registrar, Board Approved Supervisor
Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology (2014) and a Master of Clinical Psychology (2024) from the University of Newcastle.
Robert has worked therapeutically with a diverse range of people, including adults, children, and adolescents in a variety of contexts including public mental health and private practice. Robert currently works with adolescents (12+ years), adults and older adults. Robert is experienced in working with a range of presentations including stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship and interpersonal difficulties.
Robert draws from various treatment approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing and Mindfulness.
Robert is passionate about helping his clients make changes that will help them face challenging situations and enrich their life.
Natalie, Administration Officer
Natalie is currently studying at Newcastle University. Natalie enjoys customer service, going to the beach, exercise, and she loves dogs.
Robert Kilkelly, Psychologist
Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Newcastle in 2014 and is currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology.
Robert has worked therapeutically with a diverse range of people, including adults, children, and adolescents.
He is experienced in working with a range of presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, and challenging behaviors.
Robert also undertakes a range of psychological assessments including cognitive and learning, Autism and behavioral.
Robert draws from various treatment approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness.
Robert is passionate about helping his clients make changes that will help them face challenging situations and enrich their life.
Seeking Employment?
We are currently looking for a fully registered psychologist to join our practice. We offer a relaxed environment, flexible working arrangements and competitive salaries.
If you in interested in applying for this position, please send us your resume to eastmaitlandpsychologyservices@gmail.com or call us to find out more about the position on 0435 409 006.