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Chinelo is a warm and dedicated Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through persistent pain, injury rehabilitation, and complex life adjustments. She brings a grounded, deeply validating presence to therapy, recognising the profound connection between physical pain and emotional health.
Chinelo has extensive expertise across diverse funding frameworks and allied health clinical treatment modalities, including WorkCover, CTP claims, NDIS, Medicare, EAP, and private practice.
She actively provides clinical psychological support within the ASPIRE Pain Management Program, working collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate sustainable, holistic recovery.
Drawing on evidence-based modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness based therapy, DBT and EMDR, Chinelo supports clients in managing chronic pain, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and mood concerns.
Her practice is centered on empowering individuals to uncover their innate strengths, restore everyday functioning, and cultivate a renewed sense of purpose and well-being.
Chinelo Olayimika (MSc. C.Psych)
Clinical Psychologist
The Elixir Place (The Elixir Salve Consult: A Psychological and Counseling Service).
+61 451 101 605
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Originally from England, Sally graduated from St George’s Hospital, University of London in 2004 with a BSc (First Class Hons) in Physiotherapy. Since settling in Australia, Sally has worked in private practice and in the public hospital setting across Sydney.
Sally gained a Masters in Medicine Pain Management from the University of Sydney in 2019 and is a Titled Pain Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Association).
In addition to private practice, Sally currently works as a Senior Physiotherapist at Westmead Hospital Pain Management Service.
Sally is highly skilled in assessing, diagnosing and treating people who experience chronic pain. She enjoys working with injured workers and CTP claimants. She has a deep understanding of the impact of pain on the whole person and on their functioning in daily life. In partnership with her colleagues, Sally enjoys applying her knowledge and clinical skills to provide a safe space for exploration of the physical and emotional meaning of pain and for recovery of function.
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