Ellysia Keov 

Ellysia is a warm, empathetic, and client-focused psychologist with wide-ranging experience working across the lifespan. With the knowledge gained from private practice, and schools, Ellysia supports her clients by empowering them to overcome both internal and external obstacles so that they can better work towards living a more fulfilling life.

Ellysia enjoys working with people from all walks of life, and from early childhood through to older adulthood. Ellysia prides herself on working collaboratively with her clients, fostering a space where they feel seen and heard.  Her practice is grounded in a strong person-centred philosophy, prioritising emotional safety, compassion, and genuine connection.

Ellysia is skilled in delivery evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, as well as psychological assessment and report writing for a variety of stakeholders, including the NDIS. Ellysia works closely with relevant parties, including parents, allied health professionals, and teachers, to ensure holistic care is provided for her clients. 

Areas of expertise and interest include:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Self-esteem challenges

  • Relationship challenges

  • Interpersonal skill development

  • Life transitions and adjustments

  • Neurodivergence

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Perinatal mental health

  • Motivational challenges

  • Addiction

  • Trauma

  • Stress

 

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

 

Qualifications

  • Masters of Professional Psychology – The Cairnmillar Institute

  • Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology – Monash University

  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology – The University of Melbourne

  • Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience) – The University of Melbourne