Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Registration History
Publications
professional references
Timeline
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Ella Frances Wiseman

Bangalow,Australia

Summary

Caring, compassionate, and analytical provisional psychologist with experience assessing and treating clients in a private practice setting. Provides evidence-based and neurodiversity-affirming treatment with careful consideration of relevant characteristics.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Provisional Psychologist

Mullumbimby Psychology Pty. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
  • Part-time; 21 hours weekly.
  • Observed and supervised by principal supervisor, Michaela Erica Killips.
  • Individual child, adolescent, and adult clients in a private practice setting.
  • Conducted psychological assessments, developed treatment plans, and provided evidence-based therapy.
  • Conducted risk assessments and connected individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
  • Collaborated with inter-professional practitioners, other mental health professionals, and key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Active participation in team meetings and maintained open lines of communication with colleagues.

Placement II, Mullumbimby Psychology Pty. Ltd.

Southern Cross University
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Completed Master of Professional Psychology Placement II with provisional registration under the observation and supervision of Principal Psychologist, Michaela Erica Killips.
  • 120 hours completed in a private practice setting with a supervision ratio of 1 hour of supervision for every 7 hours of placement.
  • Individual counselling with child, adolescent, and adult clients.
  • Conducted psychological interviews and assessments.
  • Analysed, interpreted, and reported information to develop case formulations, including risk management.
  • Delivered and evaluated evidence-based psychological interventions for individual child, adolescent, and adult clients.
  • Maintained interpersonal and interprofessional communication.

Placement I; Mullumbimby Psychology Pty Ltd.

Southern Cross University
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Completed Master of Professional Psychology Placement I with provisional registration under observation and supervision of Principal Psychologist, Michaela Erica Killips.
  • 180 hours completed in a private practice setting with a supervision ratio of 1 hour of supervision for every 7 hours of placement.
  • Co-facilitated the Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Group Program.
  • Developed and applied foundational skills for psychological interviews and assessments across the lifespan.
  • Developed case formulations, including risk management.
  • Foundational skills for the delivery and evaluation of evidence-based psychological interventions.
  • Developed and maintained effective interpersonal and interprofessional communication skills.


Personal Assistant

Deborah Bruinsma, Family Consultant
10.2020 - Current
  • Synthesised background information for court-ordered family assessments, including Child Dispute and Child Inclusive Conferences and Family Reports.
  • Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information.
  • Provided research assistance leading to informed decisions based on accurate information.
  • Knowledge of Family Court processes and complex family dynamics in high-conflict separation.
  • Conducted final report proofreading.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through professional demeanour and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Increased efficiency in administrative processes by implementing new organisational systems and tools.

Education

Master of Professional Psychology -

Southern Cross University
NSW
12.2022

Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours -

Southern Cross University
QLD
10.2021

Bachelor of Psychological Science -

Southern Cross University
NSW
07.2020

Skills

Observed/competent working with:

  • Individual counselling in private practice
  • Working with child, adolescent, and adult clients
  • Assessment and evidence-based treatment planning and implementation
  • Anxiety-related disorders
  • Depression-related disorders
  • Stress-related disorders
  • Adjustment disorders
  • Aborigional and/or Torres Strait Islanders
  • Culturally and/or linguistically diverse people
  • LGBTQIA
  • Homelessness
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy

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Completed training:

  • Schema therapy level 1; APS
  • Schema therapy level 2; APS
  • Best practice assessment and intervention for ADHD in adults; APS
  • Eating disorder core skills for mental health professionals; NEDC
  • Bringing up Great Kids group facilitation training

Registration History

Provisionally Registered Psychologist, NSW Australia

  • Registration number: PSY0002601010
  • Registration expiry: 24/02/2024


Publications

Hindman, E., Wiseman, E., & Hassmén, P. (2023). Burnout, resilience, and retention of child protection caseworkers. Journal of public child welfare, 1-16.

professional references

Michaela Erica Killips

  • Board-approved supervisor; Reg. number: PSY0001290888.
  • Supervisor of Practicum I and Practicum II.
  • Principal supervisor of 6th year Internship.
  • Email: michaela@psychspeak.com.au.


Cristina Massia

  • Leading Psychologist at Mullumbimby Psychology Pty. Ltd.
  • Registered psychologist; Reg no: PSY0001633723.
  • Phone: (02) 6684 4748.
  • Email: cristina@mullumbimbypsychology.com.au.


Deborah Bruinsma

  • Deborah Bruinsma, Family Consultant.
  • Phone: 0406 216 441.
  • Email: dbruinsmaconsulting@bigpond.com.



Timeline

Provisional Psychologist

Mullumbimby Psychology Pty. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current

Placement II, Mullumbimby Psychology Pty. Ltd.

Southern Cross University
10.2022 - 12.2022

Placement I; Mullumbimby Psychology Pty Ltd.

Southern Cross University
08.2022 - 10.2022

Personal Assistant

Deborah Bruinsma, Family Consultant
10.2020 - Current

Master of Professional Psychology -

Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours -

Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Psychological Science -

Southern Cross University
Ella Frances Wiseman