Emily is a wellbeing specialist, and subspecialist in lawyer wellbeing. Her subject matter expertise takes an integrated approach between mind and body – promoting, protecting and responding to the human condition.

By qualification, Emily is an Organisational Psychologist focusing on the human experience of the world of work. She has a dual background (and mindset) in law (with an LLB, Hons) and psychology - founding Wellaw.

A lawyer-turned-psychologist for lawyers, Emily’s work is informed by evidence and experience. She is passionate to support lawyers at all levels of the system: individually, interpersonally, at the organisational level, and for sector-wide change. Emily currently serves as the Wellbeing Manager, Law Institute of Victoria. She is also a Sessional Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology, lecturing in (and co-founding) the topic ‘Wellbeing in Law School’. She sits on the Institute for Well-Being in Law Research & Scholarship Committee.

As a psychospiritual practitioner, Emily is inspired by Buddhist, Vedic (Yogic), and mindfulness studies and teachings. A registered psychologist and mindfulness practitioner, she takes a humanistic, client-centred approach, focussing on developing strong therapeutic relationships with clients. Emily is committed to helping her clients address their wellbeing needs holistically (mental, emotional, physical, social, spiritual, environmental). Her therapeutic approach incorporates Western psychology and insights from wisdom traditions, especially Buddhist psychology. She serves as the current National Convener, Buddhism & Psychology Interest Group, Australian Psychological Society.

https://www.emilyknowles.com.au/