Amelia
Motto:The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book.
Amelia Hartley, Ph.D., is a full-time professor of psychology at the University of Sydney and the founder of Sydney Wellness Center. She has just published her latest book, "Bright Beginnings: Navigating Parenthood in the Digital Age," which launched in March 2024.
Dr. Hartley obtained her doctorate in developmental psychology from the University of Melbourne, focusing on child development in digital environments. She furthered her education with postgraduate studies in cognitive-behavioral therapy from Macquarie University. Certified as a clinical psychologist in New South Wales, she has dedicated her career to enhancing mental health awareness and support for families and young children. In 2015, Amelia was awarded a fellowship at the Institute for Child Development Studies at the University of Sydney, where she continues to conduct research on technology's impact on early childhood development.
As an advocate for integrating technology into therapeutic practices, Dr. Hartley serves on the advisory board for TechTherapy Connect, an innovative platform bridging the gap between technology and mental health services. Her work spans across multiple disciplines, and she has authored several books, including "Digital Playgrounds: The Future of Childhood" (Penguin Random House, 2020), "Empowering Young Minds: A Guide for Parents in the Digital Era" (Allen & Unwin, 2018), and "Building Resilience in Children: Strategies for a Healthy Start" (Cambridge University Press, 2016).
Amelia balances her academic pursuits with hands-on practice, offering workshops and individual counseling sessions focused on family dynamics and child psychology. Her current research explores the role of virtual reality in therapy and its potential benefits for treating anxiety disorders in adolescents. Dr. Hartley resides in Sydney with her two daughters, Clara and Evelyn, and enjoys spending weekends exploring Australia’s beautiful coastlines.
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