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 14 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 cPTSD), Autism, ADHD and AuDHD (with a particular interest in supporting individuals who are high-masking or late-diagnosed as well as neurodivergent parents), compulsive disorders, 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 (level 2 trained), Schema Therapy (level 1 trained), 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 basic 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 has additional training in counselling clients who identify as neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, AuDHD or other neurodivergence) and also has additional training in supporting neurodivergent clients through the perinatal period.
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, trauma-informed 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 to two children. In her spare time she enjoys walks, spending time in nature, practicing yoga and meditation, reading books, listening to music, 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 can also arrange a brief phone intake with you to introduce herself and to book you in.
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Please note I am currently on maternity leave with a plan to returning to work in May 2026. I am not accepting any new client enquiries, however, you’re welcome to fill in a contact form and I can add you to my waiting list or provide an external referral.
