Dr Townshend has worked in a range roles including as a Senior Psychologist, Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, Research Fellow and Human Resource professional. Her psychological practice draws on the latest evidenced-based treatments including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and trauma-informed practices.

Her clinical work offers help to those having difficulties with depression, anxiety, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sexual abuse, grief, loss, parenting and perinatal depression. She provides high performance coaching and mentoring to facilitate career development. She conducts psychometric testing including ADHD assessments. She writes medico-legal reports. She also works with survivors of trauma including victims of war, domestic violence, housing insecurity and narcissistic abuse to rebuild their lives.