Emily Hanlon (formerly Habelrih), otherwise known as, The Playful Psychologist is a Clinical Psychologist who is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, based in Sydney Australia. Emily has a specific interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental delay.
Emily has experience providing individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of difficulties including ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mood-related disorders, anxiety, poor social skills, and other behavioural concerns. Emily draws on her own personal experiences of having a brother on the Autism Spectrum, and using her unique first-hand experience, to facilitate her own therapeutic practice.
Emily started The Playful Psychologist to share her love of creativity within her work! Emily loves to share her ideas, and she also loves learning from others! As a psychology student, and a young psychologist, Emily always wished she had somewhere to turn for inspiration – and that is what she hopes to do for educators, parents, and psychologists alike!