Elizabeth Celi

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| occupation = Psychologist, therapist

| known_for = Leadership coach, men's mental health psychologist, media advocate for male victims of intimate partner abuse

| alma_mater = Swinburne University of Technology (BAppSc 1996), University of Melbourne (PhD 2011)

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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.{{cite web |title=Dr. Elizabeth Celi |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/drelizabethceli/ |website=LinkedIn |access-date=17 November 2019}} 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.

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.

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.Parliament of Australia, [https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Finance_and_Public_Administration/Domestic_Violence/Report/e02 APPENDIX 2, Public Hearings Friday, 12 September 2014] 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.{{cite web |title=Your vote can affect the Society's governance |url=https://www.psychology.org.au/for-members/publications/inpsych/2011/aug/Your-vote-can-affect-the-Society-s-governance |website=Australian Psychological Society Limited |access-date=17 November 2019 |date=August 2011}} She is an ongoing 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,Cathy Moore, [https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/story-of-domestic-violence-against-men-is-hidden-complicated-and-disputed-20151122-gl55v7.html Story of domestic violence against men is hidden, complicated and disputed], Brisbane Times, November 23, 2015. the West Australian,Andrea Mayes, [https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/drcelimedia/NEWSPAPER+ARTICLE+The+West+Australian+full+page+male+victims.pdf Men can be victims too], West Australian, May 22, 2010. The Herald,Greg Millan, [https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2870848/opinion-men-are-victims-of-domestic-violence-too/ Men are victims of domestic violence too], The Newcastle Herald, February 9, 2015. The Advertiser,Stephen Lunn, [https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/hidden-epidemic-of-women-beating-up-men/news-story/60e90739f23b8f66c97fe389b9287d63 Hidden epidemic of women beating up men], Advertiser National News, May 21, 2010. ABC News,Pamela Medlen, [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-06-07/male-abuse-victims-with-nowhere-to-go/857052 Male abuse victims with nowhere to go], ABC News, June 7, 2010. and The Sydney Morning Herald.Mark White, [https://www.smh.com.au/national/male-domestic-violence-victims-need-more-support-20131229-301m4.html Male domestic violence victims need more support], The Sydney Morning Herald, December 30, 2013. 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.girl.com.au/dr-elizbeth-celi-male-behaviour-interview.htm |title=Dr. Elizabeth Celi Male Behaviour Interview |first1=Brooke |last1=Hunter |publisher=girl.com.au |access-date=April 26, 2019}}

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,{{Cite web|url=http://globalpublishinggroup.com.au/authors/elizabeth-celi/|title=Elizabeth Celi|last=admin|website=Global Publishing Group|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-14}} and subsequently invited to advise the Senate inquiry on domestic violence in 2014.

Publications

=Books=

{{cite book |author=Elizabeth Celi |title=Regular Joe vs. Mr. Invincible - The Battle for the True Man |publisher=Elizabeth Celi |location=Melbourne |year=2007 |pages=185 |isbn= 9781742982724 }}
{{cite book |author=Elizabeth Celi |title=Breaking the Silence: A practical guide for male victims of domestic abuse |publisher=Elizabeth Celi |location=Melbourne |year=2011 |pages= 320|isbn= 9780980421705 }}

=Scientific articles=

{{cite journal|doi=10.1177/0093854820927442|title=A Qualitative Study of the Male Victims' Experiences with the Criminal Justice Response to Intimate Partner Abuse in Four English-Speaking Countries|year=2020|last1=Lysova|first1=Alexandra|last2=Hanson|first2=Kenzie|last3=Hines|first3=Denise A.|last4=Dixon|first4=Louise|last5=Douglas|first5=Emily M.|last6=Celi|first6=Elizabeth M.|journal=Criminal Justice and Behavior|volume=47|issue=10|pages=1264–1281|s2cid=219901401}}
{{cite journal|pmid=32468917|doi=10.1177/0886260520922342|title=Examining Men's Experiences of Abuse from a Female Intimate Partner in Four English-Speaking Countries|year=2022|last1=Dixon|first1=Louise|last2=Treharne|first2=Gareth J.|last3=Celi|first3=Elizabeth M.|last4=Hines|first4=Denise A.|last5=Lysova|first5=Alexandra V.|last6=Douglas|first6=Emily M.|journal=Journal of Interpersonal Violence|volume=37|issue=3–4|pages=1311–1337|s2cid=218985493}}
{{cite journal|pmid=32463322|doi=10.1177/0306624X20919710|title=Internal and External Barriers to Help Seeking: Voices of Men Who Experienced Abuse in the Intimate Relationships|year=2022|last1=Lysova|first1=Alexandra|last2=Hanson|first2=Kenzie|last3=Dixon|first3=Louise|last4=Douglas|first4=Emily M.|last5=Hines|first5=Denise A.|last6=Celi|first6=Elizabeth M.|journal=International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology|volume=66|issue=5|pages=538–559|s2cid=218975606}}
{{cite journal|doi=10.1177/0886260518799459|title=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|year=2021|last1=Douglas|first1=Emily M.|last2=Hines|first2=Denise A.|last3=Dixon|first3=Louise|last4=Celi|first4=Elizabeth M.|last5=Lysova|first5=Alexandra V.|journal=Journal of Interpersonal Violence|volume=36|issue=9–10|pages=NP5257–NP5280|pmid=30226079|s2cid=52284845}}
{{cite journal|pmid=12423432|doi=10.1046/j.1440-0960.2002.00612.x|title=Prospective study of depressive symptoms and quality of life in acne vulgaris patients treated with isotretinoin compared to antibiotic and topical therapy|year=2002|last1=Ng|first1=Chee H.|last2=Tam|first2=Mei M.|last3=Celi|first3=Elizabeth|last4=Tate|first4=Bruce|last5=Schweitzer|first5=Isaac|journal=Australasian Journal of Dermatology|volume=43|issue=4|pages=262–268|s2cid=26104999}}
{{cite journal|pmid=11314875|doi=10.1097/00124509-200012000-00007|title=Efficacy and Cognitive Effects of Right Unilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy|year=2000|last1=Ng|first1=Chee|last2=Schweitzer|first2=Isaac|last3=Alexopoulos|first3=Paula|last4=Celi|first4=Elizabeth|last5=Wong|first5=Lisa|last6=Tuckwell|first6=Virginia|last7=Sergejew|first7=Alex|last8=Tiller|first8=John|journal=The Journal of ECT|volume=16|issue=4|pages=370–379|s2cid=2419153}}