About
Welcome! My name is Emily Hanlon (formerly Habelrih), otherwise known as, The Playful Psychologist! I am a Clinical Psychologist who is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, based in Sydney Australia. I have a specific interest in autism and developmental delay. I have experience providing individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of difficulties including Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mood-related disorders, anxiety, and other behavioural concerns. I draw on my own personal experiences of having an autistic brother, and use my unique first-hand experience, to facilitate my own therapeutic practice.
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I started The Playful Psychologist to share my love of creativity within my work! I love to share my ideas, and I also love learning from others. As a psychology student, and a young psychologist, I always wished I had somewhere to turn for inspiration - and that is what I hope to do for educators, parents, and psychologists alike!
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My aim as a psychologist is to redefine behaviour and reevaluate the way we look at emotions, while also supporting the next generation of allied health clinicians.
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On each of my pages, you can filter your search to make it easier to find resources that best suit you as either a parent, allied health clinician, or teacher.
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To check out my range of clinical resources, click here.
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To check out my range of pre-recorded workshops & courses, click here.​
Published Research
I have a range of clinical research that has been published, as well as being a co-author of a book. You can check these publications out below.
Psychological Well-Being and Its Relationships with Active and Passive Procrastination.
Emily A Habelrih & Richard E Hicks (2015)
Click here for the full article.
A Study of the Wellbeing of Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Sibling Efficacy, Positive and Negative Affect, and Coping Strategies.
Emily A Habelrih, Richard E Hicks, & Daisy Vanstone (2018)
Click here for the full article.
Dealing with Autism: How I Successfully Raised My Son and You Can Too.
