Meet Your Trainer
Ellie Finch
Ellie Finch, MA (Social Work), PGDip Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Accredited Registered Member of BACP, is a counsellor and clinical supervisor specialising in therapeutic work with children, young people, and families. She holds a Master's in Social Work and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, both from the University of East London, and is a Registered Member of Social Work England. Drawing on experience across CAMHS, schools, charities, and private practice, Ellie is a recognised leader in integrating videogames like Minecraft into therapy to improve engagement and accessibility. She has been delivering training on the therapeutic use of Minecraft and creative digital tools since 2021, and founded the non-profit PlayMode Academy in 2025 to offer structured, ethically grounded training for professionals who want to embed these tools into their practice. Ellie has been supported by Cambridge Social Ventures, Hatch, and UnLtd, organisations that provide specialist support to people building social ventures and mission-led organisations. Ellie was also part of a University of Cambridge research team that explored how videogames can help create more inclusive mental health support.