Professional background

Ellen is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

After spending time living and working in Hong Kong and Sydney, Ellen returned to Perth in 2018 and has since worked in both organisational and private practice settings.

How Ellen works

Ellen provides a calm and supportive space where clients can explore what’s happening in their life, make sense of patterns that feel stuck, and build skills to move forward with confidence.

Therapy is collaborative and practical. Together, you will work toward goals that are meaningful to you, at a pace that feels manageable.

Areas of support

Ellen works with a wide range of concerns, including:

  • Anxiety and excessive worry
  • Stress and burnout
  • Low mood and emotional overwhelm
  • Trauma-related stress
  • Workplace challenges
  • Relationship and communication difficulties
  • Adjustment to change and major life transitions
  • Long-term health and wellbeing challenges

Evidence-based therapies

Ellen draws on a range of evidence-based approaches depending on the needs of the individual. These may include:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Education and experience

Ellen completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Management) with Honours at Edith Cowan University.

She completed her psychological internship in Sydney under the supervision of an experienced clinical psychologist, and later returned to Perth to work with Black Swan Health in their counselling team in Fremantle.

In 2019, Ellen began working in private practice.

Ellen values continued professional development and regularly undertakes training to ensure her work remains current, ethical and evidence-based.

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