Kerry Athanasiadis (Ellis)
Psychologist & Yoga Teacher
BSocSc(Psych), PGradDip(Psych), MPsych, 200hr YTT, MAAPi
Kerry is a consulting Psychologist, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher and the founder of Be You Psychology & Counselling located in Malvern East.
She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is also a registered provider with Medicare. She is a Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi).
Work experience:
Kerry has 11 years of experience working in mental health. She has broad and extensive experience working with a variety of different client populations in a variety of different settings.
Kerry works in private practice as a consulting psychologist in Malvern East, Melbourne. Prior to working in private practice, Kerry worked as a Mental Health Clinician at headspace (the National Youth Mental Health Foundation) at Frontyard Youth Services (Melbourne Citymission) and as a School Psychologist. In the past, she has also volunteered for a number of telephone counselling services, including Reconnexion and Lifeline.
Client support issues that Kerry can assist with:
Consulting with adolescents (16+ years) and adults in counselling, Kerry works with clients experiencing a range of different life problems including stress, anxiety (including phobias and panic attacks), trauma (including PTSD and Complex Trauma), Neurodiversity (including Autism, ADHD and AuDHD, with a particular interest in supporting those who may be high-masking or late-diagnosed as adults), compulsive disorders, gambling addiction, emotional dysregulation, depression, self-esteem issues, body-image issues, self-harm, school or academic-related stress, work-related issues, perfectionism and procrastination, motivational problems, attentional difficulties, bullying, anger management, interpersonal difficulties, assertiveness training and setting boundaries, relationship or family problems, life adjustment, bereavement / grief and loss, developmental issues, management of chronic illness / autoimmune disease and pain management.
Evidence-based counselling interventions offered:
Kerry has been trained to deliver a range of different evidence-based counselling treatments, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindfulness (including Mindfulness Meditation), Relaxation Training, Narrative Therapy, Creative therapies, some basic skills in the Three Pillars Treatment for Attachment Psychopathology and a good understanding of Internal Family Systems (IFS). She is also experienced in facilitating groups, including for CBT, Mindfulness, Mindful Self-Compassion, Anger Management and DBT.
Kerry’s counselling approach:
Kerry understands that every client has a unique set of needs, circumstances, goals and expectations. She will work collaboratively with you to tailor a therapy plan to suit your individual needs. She works from a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming and holistic approach to empower you to make meaningful and long lasting changes to improve your life and overall wellbeing. Read more about Kerry’s approach here.
Professional Development:
All registered psychologists are required to engage in continuing professional development and education. Kerry regularly attends professional development workshops and seminars to ensure that she stays up to date with current evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Kerry also attends regular individual supervision and group peer supervision with her colleagues to gain peer consultation and build on her counselling skills.
Language and Culture:
Kerry speaks, writes and comprehends Greek at a basic to fluent level and has a thorough understanding of the Greek culture. Kerry is not currently offering Greek-speaking counselling sessions.
Who is Kerry when she doesn’t have her work hat on?
Outside of her work, Kerry is also a mother, wife, daughter, sister and aunty. In her spare time she enjoys writing, spending time in nature, going for walks, practicing yoga and meditation, reading books, creating art and spending quality time with her friends and family.
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If you are looking for a psychologist in and around Malvern East, Glen Iris, Malvern, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Melbourne, please contact us. Kerry will arrange a brief phone intake with you to introduce herself and to book you in.
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Please note I am on maternity leave from 31st July 2025 – 2026 TBA. I am not accepting any new client enquiries but you’re welcome to contact me by filling in a contact form and I can provide alternative referral options.
