Eloise Yates

General Psychologist

Practitioner, Cancer Wellbeing Centre

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”

– Brene Brown

(She/Her)

Currently on leave

Days in clinic: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Eloise is a warm and compassionate psychologist who values building a collaborative and affirming therapeutic space. She is currently welcoming new referrals for people age 16 and over.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

• Chronic health conditions
• Chronic pain
• Pelvic Pain
• Cancer
• Anxiety and Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Adjustment
• Perfectionism
• Neurodiversity

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Eloise completed a Master of Psychology (Health) from the University of Queensland. She has also undertaken research in chronic pain management; as well as research on the therapeutic benefits of gardening. Eloise completed her masters thesis in endometriosis-related pelvic-pain and is passionate about improving access to psychological support for people living with chronic health conditions.

Publications

Yates, E., Buckley, L., Sterling, M., Cruwys, T., Ashton-James, C. E., Rankin, R., & Elphinston, R. A. (2023). Interest in Digital Peer-Delivered Interventions and Preferences to Improve Pain Self-efficacy and Reduce Loneliness Among Patients With Chronic Pain: Mixed Methods Co-design Study. JMIR formative research, 7, e41211. https://doi.org/10.2196/41211

Scott, T., Yates, E., & Jao, Y.L. (2018). What is the therapeutic value of gardens, green- spaces, and horticulture-based programs for people living with dementia in the community? A systematic review of psychosocial interventions, outcome domains, and outcome measures. PROSPERO 2018 CRD42018104497 Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42018104497

Scott, T., Jao, Y.L., Yates, E., Tulloch, K. & Pachana., N. A. (2021). Horticulture-based Interventions to Enhance Health and Wellbeing of People Living With Dementia in the Community. GSA 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting (online), Pheonix, AZ United States, 10-13 November 2021

Scott, T., Jao, Y. L., Tulloch, K., Yates, E., & Pachana, N. (2021). Horticulture-based Interventions to Enhance Health and Wellbeing of People Living With Dementia in the Community. Innovation in Aging, 5(Suppl 1), 644. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.2443

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Eloise uses an integrative person-centred approach, drawing on evidence-based strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). She has previous experience working in hospital and community settings, including group chronic pain management programs and outpatient rehabilitation for people living with cancer, chronic and post-viral fatigue, and chronic health conditions. She has a particular interest in supporting her clients to reconnect with their values, foster a more compassionate and accepting relationship with themselves, and work towards meaningful change. Eloise has worked across the lifespan from adolescents through to older adulthood with a variety of both mental health and physical health conditions.

She is dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for individuals of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities and identities.