Imalka "Immie" Elrington, AHPRA

Imalka "Immie" Elrington is a psychologist who brings thoughtful care and practical support to people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and ADHD. She has practised across both public and private sectors, developing experience with clients across the lifespan and a nuanced appreciation for how different backgrounds shape people’s experiences. Immie adopts a values-based perspective, helping individuals clarify what matters most and align their life, work, family and career choices with those priorities.

Her approach emphasises unconditional acceptance and a non-judgemental therapeutic relationship, creating space for clients to explore difficult emotions and patterns without blame. Working holistically, she combines evidence-informed techniques with attention to each person’s unique context so clients can build practical skills, stronger relationships and a more satisfying daily life. Her credentials include AHPRA, the national registration body for health practitioners in Australia, and she draws on five years of clinical experience to support clients through change and recovery.

Immie aims to collaborate with each person to set realistic goals and tailor interventions that fit their values and circumstances, offering guidance that is both compassionate and action-oriented.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy

Immie works from a values-based perspective that helps clients identify what matters most and shape practical steps toward those priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people recognise unhelpful thinking and develop new coping strategies for anxiety, stress and mood difficulties. For those affected by past harm, trauma-informed approaches are used to acknowledge safety, pacing and the emotional impact of traumatic experiences while supporting recovery and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Immie aims to collaborate with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time, inviting feedback and working with clients to refine strategies that feel workable and meaningful.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging can increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to receive care from home or between commitments. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, try different formats and keep therapy aligned with busy lives while working with appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists.