About Amberley Meredith
I’m Amberley Meredith, a registered psychologist and author of the Adaptable Sustainable Psychology book series.
My writing explores how people make sense of themselves, their relationships, and the subtle pressures that shape our inner lives — offering thoughtful psychological perspectives without hype, judgment, or pressure to “fix” yourself. Supporting mental wellbeing and building emotional sustainability.
Why I write
Over more than 25 years in mental health — and over 60,000 hours spent in therapeutic conversations — I’ve learned as much about myself as I have about the people I’ve supported.
What has stayed with me is not just the importance of psychological knowledge, but the value of asking the right questions: noticing the subtle influences that shape how we see ourselves, listening to our inner world with compassion, and creating space for reflection without judgment.
I’ve come to appreciate how meaningful it can be to approach ourselves with curiosity rather than criticism — and how often people are already doing their best within complex personal, relational, and social contexts.
What Adaptable Sustainable Psychology means
Adaptable Sustainable Psychology (ASP) grew out of my work with a diverse range of people, alongside my own journey of noticing patterns, influences, and the ways we try to stay grounded in our values and relationships.
ASP brings together psychological ideas, curiosity, and self-reflection.
It offers perspectives for those interested in exploring their inner world with greater gentleness and clarity — without striving for perfection or constant self-improvement.
Rather than prescribing answers, ASP invites reflection:
How do we relate to ourselves?
What pressures shape us?
What helps us care for our wellbeing in ways that are realistic and sustainable?
My intention
My hope is simple.
That my work invites people to:
explore their own questions
consider kinder inner narratives
engage thoughtfully with their sense of connection — to themselves and to the people who matter most
These books are not about quick fixes.
They are about understanding, perspective, and making space for thoughtful change.
Professional background
My career in mental health began in 1995 as a volunteer at a UK-based drug and alcohol drop-in centre.
I later completed:
a Bachelor of Science in Psychology
a Master of Science in Health Psychology
For more than two decades, I have been a registered psychologist in both Australia and New Zealand, supporting individuals, couples, and groups across a wide range of settings.
My experience has included:
acute care wards and community teams
authorised officer roles
operating my own private practice
training in multiple therapeutic modalities
facilitating trauma-informed retreats
delivering psycho-educational programs in community and workplace settings
Amberley Meredith M.Sc.
Approach and scope
My approach is grounded in respect for individual experience and the value of self-reflection and self-compassion.
I believe in making psychological ideas accessible and relatable, drawing on evidence-based practices while avoiding oversimplification.
The Adaptable Sustainable Psychology books are intended as general psychological education and reflection.
They are not a substitute for individual therapy or professional psychological care.
About the books
The Adaptable Sustainable Psychology books bring these ideas together in written form — offering space to reflect, question, and engage at your own pace.
If you’re curious, you’re welcome to:
explore the full collection
or read a free sample to see if the tone and approach resonate