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Dr Emma Brownlow
Psychiatrist, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Spring Hill, Brisbane QLD 4000
In Person + Online Therapy
Philosophy & Vision
I practise psychotherapy and psychoanalysis with people who wish to explore their inner world, emotional life and experiences in a thoughtful and meaningful way. I work with people experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological, relational, or psychiatric difficulties, as well as with those seeking deeper self-understanding. You may have tried shorter term or structured therapies in the past and found them unsuitable for you, or you are looking for something deeper where you can be heard and understood.
I have special interests in perinatal wellbeing, mind-body (including psychosomatic or dissociative) symptoms and psychosis, as well as concerns such as anxiety, mood problems, complex trauma, relationship challenges, eating difficulties, and uncertain sense of self.
I respect each individual's unique journey and welcome people from culturally diverse backgrounds. I also see healthcare professionals & students.
Background
My background is as a medical doctor, specialising in psychiatry. I have experience in various modalities of psychotherapy, and practise psychoanalytically. Alongside this I have been a yoga practitioner for 20 years. My background provides me with a nuanced understanding of the mind–body relationship, the way in which emotional pain is experienced and communicated, and of various paths of healing.
I’ve worked with children, adolescents & adults across a range of mental health & medical settings, including inpatient psychiatric, paediatric, medical wards, mother-baby unit, various community clinics & emergency departments.
I have clinical experience in Australia, the UK, South Asia & the Middle East.
Services
I do not provide psychiatric diagnosis or reports, medication prescription or management as part of my therapy practice.
Quality Provision
General Registration Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) & Full Registration General Medical Council (UK)
RANZCP & RCPsych Trainee Member
Member of RANZCP Faculty of Psychotherapy & Section of Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
Member of Balint Society ANZ
Ongoing professional development including training, research and supervision through the Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- MBBCh Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - 2016 - Cardiff University
- BSc (Hons) Neuropsychology - 2015 - Bangor University
- Traditional Kundalini Yoga TTC - 2019 - Adi Yogpeeth
- Clinical & Theoretical Studies in Psychoanalysis - 2027 - Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis
Modalities
Dream Work - Freudian - Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
I practise an in-depth, exploratory form of therapy that emphasises careful listening, curiosity, emotional life, meaning & truth. Rather than focusing primarily on symptom management or behavioural strategies, this approach aims to understand the past experiences & unconscious processes that shape how you experience yourself, others & the world. My approach is gentle & recognises the importance of a safe, therapeutic relationship & how the work together unfolds within this. My approach usually involves regular sessions, once or more per week.
For perinatal psychotherapy you are welcome to bring your baby if you would like to.
Professional Associations
- Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Practice Locations
Spring Hill QLD 4000
Few minutes walk to train station, bus stops and car parking
Fees & Insurance
$180 per session
Reduced fee available to medical students
Payment Options
Direct bank transfer
Contact Emma
Please contact me to make an appointment
A conversation with Emma Brownlow
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I have always been interested in the human experience and exploring the depths of the mind. I am a naturally reflective, curious and intuitive person, who enjoys listening to others and thinking with them. Throughout my medical career I have had a holistic approach and been interested in the person experiencing symptoms, not only the symptoms themselves.
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I am influenced by wisdom traditions including the paths of yoga, kundalini tantra and sufism.
Psychoanalytically I am currently influenced most by Freud, Lacan, Bion, Winnicott and Balint, although I am also inspired by many others. -
The periods of transition from being a baby in the womb to being born as a new person in the world, the time of adolescence as people discover who they are and want to be as adults, and the time of journeying into motherhood. I am interested in spiritual experiences and times of personal growth and transformation. I am interested in the process of discovering who we are and of becoming.
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Offering a space where people can be deeply heard and understood, sometimes for the first time, where stories and experiences can be safely shared and thought about to develop greater understanding. All my patients inspire me and teach me things in their own way, and I feel privileged to work with them.