Ella Banfield

Registration Number: PSY0002177353

Ella is a warm and compassionate Provisional Psychologist in the final semester of her Master of Clinical Psychology. She is currently welcoming new clients and works under the direct supervision of Dr Georgina Swinburne, Clinical Child Psychologist.

To make psychological support more accessible for families, Ella offers significantly reduced fees. While sessions with a Provisional Psychologist are not eligible for Medicare rebates, her fees are set to remain affordable, with no financial disadvantage to families. No referral is needed — families can book in directly with Ella without a Mental Health Care Plan.

Ella will continue providing care beyond the completion of her placement, offering continuity for children, adolescents, and their families.

She has experience in supporting children and young people across both primary and secondary school settings and works with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns including: anxiety, low mood, friendship and attachment difficulties, school-related stress, and neurodivergent presentations such as Autism and ADHD. Her work encompases individual, parent, family, and group-based support.

Ella also has a strong interest in psychological assessment. She is skilled in conducting cognitive and academic assessments for children and teens, helping to identify learning strengths, as well as areas where additional support may be helpful at school or home.

Her approach is person-centred and strengths-based. Ella takes the time to understand each child’s unique experiences, relationships, and environment. She draws on evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring her approach to each young person’s needs and goals.

Ella is especially passionate about supporting children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, mood challenges, developmental differences, and neurodivergence. She works collaboratively with families to build coping skills, confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self.