Hi, I'm Ella Tremaine
I'm a clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults. I believe it is important to look beyond a diagnosis or presenting concern and take the time to understand the person, their circumstances, strengths, experiences and goals.
Therapy and assessment across the lifespan
I have been working as a psychologist since 2020, initially as a provisional psychologist before becoming a registered and then a clinical psychologist. I have worked across private practice and university psychology clinics with children, adolescents and adults.
My clinical experience includes both psychological therapy and psychometric assessment, with particular interests in autism, ADHD, cognitive and intellectual functioning, and learning and educational difficulties. I also work with people in high-performance and performing environments.
Qualifications and registration
Thorough, individualised and collaborative
I am particularly interested in the factors that sit behind a person's difficulties and how these affect their everyday functioning, relationships, learning, work and wellbeing. I take the time to gather relevant information and understand the person as a whole, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
I aim to create a warm, respectful and non-judgemental environment where people feel heard and understood. I take a neuroaffirming approach, respecting differences in how people think, communicate, learn and experience the world, rather than assuming that differences in neurotype are inherently problematic.
Bringing research and clinical practice together
I am completing a PhD with the Institute of Positive Psychology and Education, examining children's screen use and its relationship with everyday functioning. My research reflects a broader interest in the factors that influence wellbeing and functioning, particularly in children and young people.
In 2019 I was awarded the Australian Psychological Society Prize for Australian Catholic University, for research on self-compassion, perfectionism, depression and athletes. I am also a sessional tutor and lecturer at the Australian Catholic University.
Room for seriousness and lightness
Although I am serious and dedicated to my work, I bring a sense of curiosity, playfulness and childlike wonder to my sessions. I think there is room for both in psychological work.
I love the storytelling in Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars, and the ideas, themes and meaning woven into those stories.
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