Ellie Fourie – Psychologist

About me

As a therapist, I would describe myself as warm and friendly, with a good sense of humour. Although I am a psychologist now I have done (and do) a variety of jobs before qualifying as a psychologist – including, office work, care assistant working with the elderly, volunteering in Africa building schools, forklift driving, being president of Playcentre, working at Buckingham palace, and many more. This gives me a good amount of life experience to be able to understand and relate to people better. I am a mum of two beautiful girls so I also appreciate the struggles of parenthood!

My clients in the past have said that they find it easy to open up about issues that they may never have told anyone else. I think this is because I am genuinely interested in helping others to live the best lives they are able to, despite things they have experienced in their lives. Going to therapy can be a daunting experience. I want that step to feel like a positive step in your life.

Issues I can help with

I have a broad range of skills which can often be applied to a lot of issues. This can be issues with your mood – such as anxiety and depression, confidence and self esteem. It could be issues with relationships – working on communication and boundaries. I often work with victims of abuse and trauma.

Many of my clients come to me carrying trauma that has left them feeling disconnected from their bodies, ashamed of their sexuality, or stuck in painful relationship patterns. I offer a safe, affirming space where we can process trauma together and rebuild a sense of wholeness, self-worth, and authentic connection. I specialise in working with people whose experiences of trauma, sexuality, or stigma have too often been misunderstood. This includes people who have worked in the sex industry, LGBTQ+ clients, and those living with complex trauma. My approach combines EMDR with deep relational work to support healing without judgment.

Nuts and bolts

For those interested in the approaches I use, I often draw from Schema therapy, and EMDR to help people- but I also know a wide range of techniques and I try to find the right key for the right lock.

Training

• I completed my undergraduate training in London (BSc (Hons) – Psychology and Counselling).
• I did my postgraduate training at AUT In Counselling Psychology (MHSc HEalth science – psychology + PGDip Counselling Psychology)
• I have since done postgraduate training courses in EMDR, relationships and sex therapy, addictions, trauma and many more.