Elizabeth Celi

Elizabeth M. Celi is an Australian psychologist and author in men's health, with expertise in men's mental health and domestic abuse. While continuing private practice as a trauma focused therapist, Elizabeth also works as a leadership coach and consultant to the film industry.[1] She is the sole author of two published books and co-author of six scientific peer reviewed papers. Two more research papers are currently in review.

Elizabeth M. Celi
NationalityAustralian
Alma materSwinburne University of Technology (BAppSc 1996), University of Melbourne (PhD 2011)
OccupationPsychologist, therapist
Known forLeadership coach, men's mental health psychologist, media advocate for male victims of intimate partner abuse

Education

Celi gained her bachelor's degree in 1996 with first class Honours in 1997 from Swinburne University of Technology, where she majored in psychology and psychophysiology. In 2003, she obtained her Ph.D from the Department of Psychiatry at The University of Melbourne.

Celi went on to complete studies and obtain qualifications in screenwriting with Screenwriters University 2014-2016, documentary production at the American University of Rome in 2015 and Diploma in Screen and Media (Filmmaking) in 2018 from the New York Film Academy.[1]

Career

Celi was the founding director of Elements Integrated Health Consulting, working as a psychologist and mentor with both men and women, including male victims of domestic abuse.[2] Having managed four private practice consultancies as a psychologist in inner city Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, Celi commenced online consults in 2014. Celi now offers in person and Telehealth consultations for mental health concerns and trauma-focused therapy.

Celi is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Australian Psychological Society.[3] She is an onging Member of the Australian Psychological Society, the Trauma Recovery Network Australia and the EMDR Association of Australia.

Celi was a media commentator on men’s mental health, interviewed about male victims and female perpetrators of intimate partner abuse and violence by the Brisbane Times,[4] the West Australian,[5] The Herald,[6] The Advertiser,[7] ABC News,[8] and The Sydney Morning Herald.[9] She appeared on 9am with David & Kim for three segments discussing men's mental health matters.

Celi has noted that men express their emotions differently. Gaining understanding of how this shows itself, for both men and women, has been the primary focus of her two published books and media advocacy. Many men and women have shared how they have benefitted in their personal and professional relationships after reviewing Celi's books and media.[10]

During the development of Australia’s first National Men’s Health Policy, Celi was invited to advise the Senate Select Committee on Men’s Health,[11] and subsequently invited to advise the Senate inquiry on domestic violence in 2014.

Publications

Books
  • Elizabeth Celi (2007). Regular Joe vs. Mr. Invincible - The Battle for the True Man. Melbourne: Elizabeth Celi. p. 185. ISBN 9781742982724.
  • Elizabeth Celi (2011). Breaking the Silence: A practical guide for male victims of domestic abuse. Melbourne: Elizabeth Celi. p. 320. ISBN 9780980421705.

Scientific articles
  • Lysova AV, Hanson K, Hines DA, Dixon L, Douglas EM, Celi EM. A qualitative study of male victims’ experiences of the criminal justice response to intimate partner abuse in four English-speaking countries. ‘Criminal Justice and Behavior’. 2020 June. doi: 10.1177/0093854820927442
  • Dixon L, Treharne GJ, Celi EM, Hines DA, Lysova AV, Douglas EM. Examining men’s experiences of abuse from a female intimate partner in four English-speaking countries. ‘Journal of Interpersonal Violence’. 2020 May. PMID: 32468917. doi: 10.1177/0886260520922342
  • Lysova AV, Hanson K, Dixon L, Douglas EM, Hines DA, Celi EM. Internal and external barriers to help seeking: Voices of men who experienced abuse in the intimate relationships. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. 2020 May. PMID: 32463322. doi: 10.1177/0306624X20919710
  • Douglas EM, Hines DA, Dixon L, Celi EM, Lysova, AV. Using Technology to Conduct Focus Groups With a Hard-to-Reach Population: A Methodological Approach Concerning Male Victims of Partner Abuse in Four English-Speaking Countries. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 2018 Sep 18:886260518799459. doi: 10.1177/0886260518799459
  • Ng CH, Tam MM, Celi E, Tate B, Schweitzer I. Prospective study of depressive symptoms and quality of life in acne vulgaris patients treated with isotretinoin compared to antibiotic and topical therapy. Australasian journal of dermatology. 2002 Nov;43(4):262-8. PMID: 12423432 doi:10.1046/j.1440-0960.2002.00612.x
  • Ng C, Schweitzer I, Alexopoulos P, Celi E, Wong L, Tuckwell V, Sergejew A, Tiller J. Efficacy and cognitive effects of right unilateral electroconvulsive therapy. The journal of ECT. 2000 Dec 1;16(4):370-9. PMID: 11314875 doi: 10.1097/00124509-200012000-00007

See also

References
  1. "Dr. Elizabeth Celi". LinkedIn. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  2. Parliament of Australia, APPENDIX 2, Public Hearings Friday, 12 September 2014
  3. "Your vote can affect the Society's governance". Australian Psychological Society Limited. August 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  4. Cathy Moore, Story of domestic violence against men is hidden, complicated and disputed, Brisbane Times, November 23, 2015.
  5. Andrea Mayes, Men can be victims too, West Australian, May 22, 2010.
  6. Greg Millan, Men are victims of domestic violence too, The Newcastle Herald, February 9, 2015.
  7. Stephen Lunn, Hidden epidemic of women beating up men, Advertiser National News, May 21, 2010.
  8. Pamela Medlen, Male abuse victims with nowhere to go, ABC News, June 7, 2010.
  9. Mark White, Male domestic violence victims need more support, The Sydney Morning Herald, December 30, 2013.
  10. Hunter, Brooke. "Dr. Elizabeth Celi Male Behaviour Interview". girl.com.au. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  11. admin. "Elizabeth Celi". Global Publishing Group. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
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