I am not currently taking new referrals as I am on extended parental leave.

Being human means that we will inevitably face challenges that push our coping resources to the limit. When this occurs, every person is worthy of receiving support to strengthen, and expand on, their coping skills toolkit. Ella is a Registered Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about providing humanising therapeutic approaches to support people to live fulfilling lives. She believes therapy should be a collaborative process that accounts for the unique cultural and personal backgrounds of every individual.

Ella has experience in Correctional, Community, and Private settings working with adults living with a wide range of mental health difficulties. She has specific interests in mental distress related to trauma, personality, anxiety, depression, and perinatal mental health (including mums and dads at any stage of their parenting journey, and perinatal health care providers). She predominantly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy approaches in her work while incorporating aspects of other evidence based therapeutic approaches as appropriate. She strives to compassionately tailor these therapies to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. Ella is a full member of the NZCCP and is a registered psychologist with ACC. She is available to travel anywhere across the Motu for ACC Sensitive Claims Assessments.

Qualifications and memberships

Registered Clinical Psychologist (New Zealand Psychologists Board)

Full member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists

ACC Registered Psychologist for Sensitive Claims

Member of Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa (PADA) PhD in Psychology - University of Otago

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology - University of Otago

Bachelor of Science with First Class Honors in Psychology - University of Otago

Pricing

Sessions are for 50-55minutes long and cost $210 (incl. GST).

For sessions that require longer, the cost is calculated pro rata.

Payment is via invoicing and bank transfer.

Please note a 50% fee applies if your session is cancelled or missed without 24 hours prior notice. Missed appointments without any cancellation will incur the full session fee. Payments are required to be paid within 7 days following the appointment.