Emmett is a Trainee Therapist at Castle Craig with a background in psychology and CBT-informed practice. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh and is completing an MSc in Psychological Therapies, which has included extensive supervised clinical training at the University of Edinburgh Centre for Psychological Therapies.
During his clinical placement, Emmett worked with children, adolescents and young adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, perfectionism and avoidance. His work involved assessment, psychological formulation and the delivery of individual CBT, alongside regular clinical supervision and multidisciplinary discussion. He values a collaborative approach to therapy and aims to help patients understand the patterns maintaining their difficulties while developing practical ways of moving towards meaningful change.
Before training as a therapist, Emmett worked as a support worker with people experiencing mental health difficulties and disabilities. He has also contributed to psychological research at the University of Edinburgh. His research interests include neurodivergence, parental wellbeing and the factors that help people and families remain connected during periods of significant stress. His undergraduate research examined parental exhaustion among parents with ADHD and highlighted the importance of sensory needs, social support and positive experiences with healthcare services.
Emmett is particularly interested in integrating CBT with approaches that address emotion, values, relationships and longer-term patterns of behaviour. He is looking forward to developing his understanding of addiction, recovery and group work as part of Castle Craig’s multidisciplinary team.
Outside of his clinical work, Emmett is a musician. He values music, family life and the importance of maintaining interests and relationships that support wellbeing.
Media Appearances and further reading
Parental Exhaustion in Parents: Continue reading.
Parental Burnout in Neurodivergent Parents: Continue reading.