Please note: I have no current availability
for new clients.

I am not currently taking a waitlist due to being unable to guarantee an appropriate wait time. I will update this website and my instagram page @elysiathomas_psychologist when this changes.

For other psychologists, I recommend viewing the LOAPAC website for others that are likely to have similar values to me.

Elysia's Approach

Elysia operates from a neuroaffirming, weight neutral and anti-oppressive lens. She support teenagers/adolescents and adults (12+) in the areas of eating disorders, neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism etc), gender and queer identity exploration, and trauma.

Elysia also conducts assessments (ADHD/Autism/Cognitive) for children 6+ to adults.

She is gentle, warm & energetic and uses humour in session. She provides person centred, lived-experience informed and trauma informed care. She is passionate about advocacy & supporting a person within the systems that affect them.

About Elysia

Elysia (she/her) is a multiply neurodivergent psychologist with a lived experience of an eating disorder and chronic health challenges. working in Ringwood, VIC or via Telehealth.

Elysia is the National Manager (Clinical) and Board Member of Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA) has sat on multiple boards and working groups. Elysia has a long term interest in anti-oppressive care which involves disability, race, gender, body-size, queerness, neurodivergence awareness and inclusion.

1.

Therapy
(including EMDR)

Counselling for ages 12+ to adult
Positive self-identity for neurodivergent individuals
Support navigating systems, self & systems advocacy.
Parent support, parent/teenager communication support.
Therapy approach informed by (but not limited to) Parts/IFS, Acceptance-Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy, Social-Justice Oriented Therapy & Narrative Therapy.
Eye-Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) available for trauma experiences, c-PTSD and challenging/painful life experiences. EMDR tailored towards neurodivergent individuals.

2.

Eating Disorder Therapy & ARFID Assessments

Non-diet, weight neutral, neuroaffirming, queer & gender affirming anti-oppressive care

ARFID & eating disorders for those in marginalised bodies (eg. Atypical anorexia, disability, queer, people in mid or larger bodies)

Non-acute care

ARFID Assessments available for clients 6+

3.

Autism, ADHD & Gifted Assessments

For Children 6+ to Adults

Neuroaffirming, gender affirming. Trauma/c-PTSD & OCD informed, experienced with masked, internalised or nuanced presentations

Gifted & Twice-Exceptional (2e) support.

Therapy Sessions

Fee Information

Assessment Fees: (*subject to change)

Autism only ($2100)

Autism and ADHD ($2430)

Autism, ADHD, Cognitive - ($3050)
ADHD only - ($1620)

ARFID only - ($800)

Functional capacity assessment ($800) -this price is less if embedded into an existing assessment

Other assessment options available. Payment splitting is standard for assessments across the multiple sessions.

Counselling Fees:

$250 (paid on the day)

Medicare rebates of $96.65 apply with GP referral with Eating Disorder Treatment Plans or Mental Health Treatment Plans.

Cancellation fees apply within 48 hours of cancellation.

Letter or report writing fees will be based on time taken (with an intent to take the least amount of time possible but also to ensure a comprehensive document). Pricing - 15 mins ($62.50), 30 mins ($125), 60 mins ($250). No medicare rebates are available for these services.

Case coordination and collaboration with schools or other professionals can take place via zoom or phone call, again fees will be 15 mins ($62.50), 30 mins ($125), 60 mins ($250). No medicare rebates are available for these services.

Location Information

Appointments are at Ringwood, VIC

or via Telehealth.

Please note: I work limited hours during business/school hours only and often do not work school holidays.

Elysia is a Psychologist with General Registration with APHRA. She holds a Masters in Professional Psychology from Cairnmillar Institute and completed prior psychology studies at Swinburne University.

She is Member of AAPi, a Founding Member of LOAPAC and is Board Member and National Manager (Clinical) of Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA). She has sat on multiple boards & working groups in the area of eating disorders, neurodivergence and weight neutrality.

Important other information about working with me:

As you may have noted from my other website information, I am a person with lived-experience of chronic health issues. As a result of my chronic health issues (and role as a parent) there are times where I need to cancel or reschedule appointments - possibly more often than another psychologist. I do my best to ensure any time-sensitive work can still take place where I can, but there are times where working with me can result in an interruption to your sessions.

Space Information:

I practice within

Next Chapter Health Ringwood

303 Maroondah Highway

Ringwood (Suite 3)

Input Elysia Thomas Psychology into Google maps and it will take you to the address.

Next Chapter Health is a quiet neuroaffirming therapy space with quiet music and a water feature located on the ground floor of corporate building.

Two other therapists and relevant clients may be present in the space in separate rooms. There is no reception desk, just a waiting area.

There is a toilet inside the therapy space, water, and hot drinks are available. Seats inside the therapy rooms are large comfortable sofa-type lounge chairs, floor sitting also welcome. If an additional person attends your session a straight-backed chair will be provided.

When you arrive, take a seat in waiting area. Please do not knock on any of the therapy room doors, just wait to be greeted by Elysia and called into therapy room (previous appointments may be running 5-10 mins late, if you're waiting 15 mins past your appointment time please knock).

Free parking on site. Recommended most easeful parking is at the rear of the building, then enter via rear glass doors (but if you park at the front or side of building this is fine too). Bus stop located across the road out the front of building at Ringwood Lake. Ringwood Station approx 800m away.