Meet Ella Edwards-Smith

Ella Edwards-Smith

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate
• Accidental Counsellor Training – Lifeline
• Australian National University LGBTQIA+ Allyship Training

About

Ella is a passionate family practitioner who has recently transitioned from a psychology background into the social and community sector. Ella has worked with children and young people in a variety of settings, including clinical and residential settings, identifying the positive impacts that social connections with others can have on health and wellbeing. She strives to provide therapeutic tools to clients in an accessible way that can be practically applied to family and interpersonal relationships. She is eager to work with young people and their families to strengthen communication and build meaningful connections within the family unit, while acknowledging the uniqueness of each family’s experiences and relationships. She looks forward to offering accessible psychoeducation in practical formats that can be easily implemented.