Leadership coach, men's mental health psychologist, media advocate for male victims of intimate partner abuse
Elizabeth M. Celi is an Australianpsychologist and author in men's health, with expertise in men'smental health anddomestic 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.
Celi went on to complete studies and obtain qualifications in screenwriting with Screenwriters University 2014–2016, documentary production at theAmerican University of Rome in 2015 and Diploma in Screen and Media (Filmmaking) in 2018 from theNew York Film Academy.[1]
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 theAustralian Psychological Society.[3] She is an ongoing Member of the Australian Psychological Society, the Trauma Recovery Network Australia and the EMDR Association of Australia.
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.
Lysova, Alexandra; Hanson, Kenzie; Hines, Denise A.; Dixon, Louise; Douglas, Emily M.; Celi, Elizabeth M. (2020). "A Qualitative Study of the Male Victims' Experiences with the Criminal Justice Response to Intimate Partner Abuse in Four English-Speaking Countries".Criminal Justice and Behavior.47 (10):1264–1281.doi:10.1177/0093854820927442.S2CID219901401.
Dixon, Louise; Treharne, Gareth J.; Celi, Elizabeth M.; Hines, Denise A.; Lysova, Alexandra V.; Douglas, Emily M. (2022). "Examining Men's Experiences of Abuse from a Female Intimate Partner in Four English-Speaking Countries".Journal of Interpersonal Violence.37 (3–4):1311–1337.doi:10.1177/0886260520922342.PMID32468917.S2CID218985493.
Lysova, Alexandra; Hanson, Kenzie; Dixon, Louise; Douglas, Emily M.; Hines, Denise A.; Celi, Elizabeth M. (2022). "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.66 (5):538–559.doi:10.1177/0306624X20919710.PMID32463322.S2CID218975606.
Douglas, Emily M.; Hines, Denise A.; Dixon, Louise; Celi, Elizabeth M.; Lysova, Alexandra V. (2021). "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.36 (9–10):NP5257 –NP5280.doi:10.1177/0886260518799459.PMID30226079.S2CID52284845.
Ng, Chee H.; Tam, Mei M.; Celi, Elizabeth; Tate, Bruce; Schweitzer, Isaac (2002). "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.43 (4):262–268.doi:10.1046/j.1440-0960.2002.00612.x.PMID12423432.S2CID26104999.
Ng, Chee; Schweitzer, Isaac; Alexopoulos, Paula; Celi, Elizabeth; Wong, Lisa; Tuckwell, Virginia; Sergejew, Alex; Tiller, John (2000). "Efficacy and Cognitive Effects of Right Unilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy".The Journal of ECT.16 (4):370–379.doi:10.1097/00124509-200012000-00007.PMID11314875.S2CID2419153.
