Dr Elyse McNeil
Clinical Psychologist, PhD
Who I work with
I work with people navigating major life transitions — the path to parenthood (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years), building an adult life you actually want (establishing relationships, building a career, figuring out identity), and the deeper work of understanding old patterns so you can change what isn't working. I also work extensively with men — on relationships, identity, and figuring out what it means to show up well as a man right now
Individual
Therapy
One-on-one sessions focused on understanding the patterns underneath what isn't working, and building real, lasting change — for pregnancy and postpartum, major life transitions, or the work of becoming who you want to be.
Telehealth
Appointments via Zoom make care easy and accessible wherever you are — ideal if you're managing early parenthood, work, or simply prefer therapy from home. Contact Elyse to arrange a Telehealth appointment
Research
Dr Elyse's PhD (QUT) examined couples' experience of mental labour — research that continues to inform how she thinks about relationships, identity, and the invisible work of change.
Getting Help
Dr Elyse is located on the Gold Coast (Miami and via Telehealth). Medicare and private health rebates apply.
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Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health
2.
Fertility & the Path to Parenthood
3.
Life Transitions & Finding Your Path
4.
Relationships & Intimacy
5.
Anxiety and Stress
6.
Parenting
My Approach
My predominant approach is Affective Set-Point Therapy (SPT) — a short-term, attachment-based approach developed by Dr Steve Arthey. My other influences include psychodynamic theory, CBT and DBT.
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Ultimately, we will work together to understand and solve the problems you are experiencing.
About me
Dr Elyse is a clinical psychologist and supervisor with over 10 years' experience, focusing on perinatal mental health, fertility and the path to parenthood, and the life transitions — relationships, career, identity — that shape who we become. She also works extensively with men, helping them navigate relationships, identity, and what it means to show up well in the world today.