Different studies show that Intimate partner violence is prevalent problem in Ethiopia as it is in all over the world. However, there is little recognition and consideration provided to the psycho social effects of Intimate partner violence. This study explores psychosocial effects of domestic violence against women in AWSAD women shelter. These women are recognized as survivors of intimate partner violence by the shelter in order to receive appropriate support that the shelter could provide; these women also identified themselves with survivors of the problem. The aim of this study wasto create a comprehensive understanding about the psychosocial effects of Intimate Partner Violence against women. A mixof qualitative and quantitative study was conducted in AWSAD women shelter which the qualitative study included Five interviews with survivors from Intimate Partner Violence and focus group discussion of six individuals which were 2 nurses, 2 trainers and 2 social workers at AWSAD.Also, quantitative study conducted through questionnaire which was completed by 25 participants of survivors from Intimate Partner Violence who are living in the shelter; these samples were purposively selected with the helpof theprofessionals in the shelter. The data was collected using interview and questionnaires; which the questionnaire was adapted from international psychosocial status measurement scales found on the internet for free. The result indicated that women who survived from Intimate Partner Violence have psychological problems, like stress, depression, and low-self-esteem and low control over their future, low- self T concept and also they have indicated social phobia.The research also found out that they have low social support in their post-shelter life from relatives and institutions.Intimate partner violence have consequences of psychological and social problem.People who survived from the act have low social support and psychological wellbeing to be able to lead healthy life in the future. The result of this study implies that the need for more studies focusing on psychosocial problems of intimate Partner violence survivors and more post-shelter support to be given to survivors out of shelter.