Elaine holds a Master of Counselling from La Trobe University and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Melbourne.  She is an accredited mental health social worker and a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.  She has worked in various community and hospital settings, and has specialist knowledge in the areas of trauma, child and adolescent mental health and grief counselling.

Elaine draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches including acceptance and commitment, narrative, and emotion focused therapies.  She uses mindfulness and focusing techniques to reduce stress and promote a deep level of emotional understanding.

Elaine values honesty, respect, kindness and emotional safety in working with her clients.