Elise Skinner

Training

Elise completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Newcastle and went on to complete a Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney. She holds general registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and is undertaking a clinical psychology registrar program working towards endorsement as a clinical psychologist.

Clinical Experience

Elise has worked within the public health sector as a reproductive health psychologist within a cancer ward, supporting patients with a range of concerns from menopausal symptoms to fear of cancer recurrence. During Elise’s professional internships, she supported clients across the life span struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, self-harm, trauma, autism, chronic pain and other health-related concerns. She has trained in private practice, a manualised research program and a hospital rehabilitation ward. 

Elise’s approach to therapy is evidence-based and informed by a number of treatments like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR).

Interests
Elise has a particular interest in sleep, trauma, adjustment and health-related concerns. She values providing a collaborative, compassionate approach with evidence-based practice. Elise is passionate about therapy being a non-judgemental space where people can gain insight and feel empowered to make positive changes.