Ms Karen Ely (Psychologist)
- Name
- Ms Karen Louise Ely
- Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) University of Canberra Australia 2015
- Master of Clinical Psychology University of Canberra Australia 2017
- Occupation
- Psychologist
- Gender
- Female
- Languages Spoken
- English only
Sees:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Older Persons
Special Interests:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Stress
- Trauma
- Workplace issues
Karen is a Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. She holds a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Canberra and is currently completing her Clinical Psychology endorsement. She is also an associate member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Karen has experience working across the life span and particularly enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and older persons. Karen provides client-focused psychological therapy for those experiencing anxiety, depression or mood disturbance, stress related issues, adjustment issues, low self-esteem, school or workplace bullying.
She has experience in working within the workplace rehabilitation setting and is very interested in helping people with trauma-related issues. She believes that every client needs to have their unique story heard and understood in order to provide a tailored approach that meets their needs.
Karen primarily uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) including the DNA-V model, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) with her clients.
In her spare time, Karen enjoys working with youth in a voluntary capacity as a Girl Guide leader and also enjoys reading, crafting, and managing hockey teams.
- Affiliated Clinics
- Capital Clinical Psychology
- Populations Treated
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Older Persons
- Topics
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Stress
- Trauma
- Workplace issues