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Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
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Hart&Seek

Psychotherapist, PACFA (she, her)

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Keilor Road, 80-82, Essendon North, VIC 3041
Let's Connect (03) 8104 9305
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If you're an adolescent or woman feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unresolved past experiences, you're not alone. You might be exhausted by the internal chaos, constantly battling big emotions, or struggling to silence that critical inner voice. You want to feel grounded, confident, and free from the pasts' grip. You yearn to understand your emotions better, to stop feeling like 'too much', or 'not enough', and to genuinely feel at peace within yourself, finally embracing all the parts that you, you.
I specialise in helping adolescents & women navigate cPTSD & trauma. Using both mind-body approaches I guide you to process unresolved experiences, calm your nervous system, and integrate all parts of yourself. My expertise supports you to feel grounded, regulate emotions, and live authentically, unburdened by your past.
Reading this takes immense courage. The heavy chaos you carry isn't a flaw; it's a signal. You don't have to stay stuck in overwhelm or feeling 'not enough'. My space offers a safe place to put down what's heavy, trust your body's wisdom, and find the lasting calm meant for you. When you're ready, take that brave, gentle step.
Call or Hart&Seek now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 8104 9305

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Keilor Road

80-82

Essendon North, VIC 3041 map

(03) 8104 9305
Website
I offer therapy sessions in-person or remotely. I have weekday and evening availability.
$140 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (03) 8104 9305
Photo of Elise Zijai - Hart&Seek, Psychotherapist, PACFA

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Keilor Road

80-82

Essendon North, VIC 3041 map

(03) 8104 9305
Website
I offer therapy sessions in-person or remotely. I have weekday and evening availability.
$140 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $160
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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I invoice the clients within 24 hours of their session. Stripe and direct deposit payment methods available.
Photo of Elise Zijai - Hart&Seek, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8104 9305
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I invoice the clients within 24 hours of their session. Stripe and direct deposit payment methods available.
Photo of Elise Zijai - Hart&Seek, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8104 9305

Qualifications

    Psychotherapist: Elise Zijai

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Elise Zijai
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Australian college of Applied Psychology , Graduate Diploma Counselling , Graduated 2019
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Victorian Institute of Teaching Education / 2010
  • Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Certified Practising Member
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I have over 15 years experience working with adolescents and 5 years working with adults. I am licensed to practice in Australia and have completed post graduate study in counselling.
Photo of Elise Zijai - Hart&Seek, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8104 9305
"
I have over 15 years experience working with adolescents and 5 years working with adults. I am licensed to practice in Australia and have completed post graduate study in counselling.
Photo of Elise Zijai - Hart&Seek, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8104 9305

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I support adolescents & women with complex trauma, trauma, and anxiety who feel overwhelmed and ungrounded. I integrate mind-body awareness to safely process trauma. We gently regulate your nervous system and integrate your internal parts. My goal is to help you find deep calm, self-compassion, and authentic wholeness, moving beyond survival into true living.
Photo of Elise Zijai - Hart&Seek, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8104 9305
"
I support adolescents & women with complex trauma, trauma, and anxiety who feel overwhelmed and ungrounded. I integrate mind-body awareness to safely process trauma. We gently regulate your nervous system and integrate your internal parts. My goal is to help you find deep calm, self-compassion, and authentic wholeness, moving beyond survival into true living.
Photo of Elise Zijai - Hart&Seek, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8104 9305

Endorsement

Bradley James McKay
Bradley James McKay
CounsellorPACFA
Elise is an exceptional clinician who consistently demonstrates a profound commitment to the well-being of her clients. Her ability to foster a warm and empathetic therapeutic relationship is truly commendable.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing upon a range of modalities including CBT, IFS, Person-Centered, and Existential therapies. I integrate these approaches with mindfulness practices and somatic techniques to help clients explore their inner world, develop coping strategies, and cultivate greater self-awareness and emotional resilience.
Photo of Elise Zijai - Hart&Seek, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8104 9305
"
My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing upon a range of modalities including CBT, IFS, Person-Centered, and Existential therapies. I integrate these approaches with mindfulness practices and somatic techniques to help clients explore their inner world, develop coping strategies, and cultivate greater self-awareness and emotional resilience.
Photo of Elise Zijai - Hart&Seek, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8104 9305

Location

Primary Location

Keilor Road

80-82

Essendon North, VIC 3041

(03) 8104 9305
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person or remotely. I have weekday and evening availability.
Photo of Elise Zijai - Hart&Seek, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8104 9305
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person or remotely. I have weekday and evening availability.
Photo of Elise Zijai - Hart&Seek, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8104 9305