Hi, I'm Melissa 
Melissa enjoys working with children, youth and adults across of a range of concerns. She strives to work collaboratively with her clients to provide quality, empathic and supportive psychological therapy to enable them to develop their skills and achieve their therapeutic goals.
She is passionate about tailoring sessions to clients’ specific needs within a safe, supportive and comfortable environment. Melissa is aware of the challenges faced by children, youth and adults on a daily basis and aims to enhance their sense of psychological wellbeing.
A person-centered approach is adopted to facilitate positive outcomes.
Melissa's ready to help you improve your mental health.
Academic Credentials
Melissa has completed a Bachelor of Behavioural Science, Postgraduaye Diploma in Psychology and Master of Psychology.
She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has over 14 years experience working with individuals across the lifespan to help them address mental health concerns.
She works within a CBT framework, and incorporates other modalities as appropriate.
Counselling Experience
Melissa has worked in a variety of public and private settings for over 13 years. She has provided psychological assessment and therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families for a broad range of psychological issues.
She has worked in schools and private settings, such as medical centres. The clients’ Melissa works with have been from a diverse range of ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Melissa greatly enjoys working with her clients to assist them with the development of emotional growth, achievement of their therapeutic goals and an increased sense of fulfilment
Melissa has a keen interest in womens health, perinatal and antenatal health, anxiety and depression.
Areas of experience
Learn more about the various mental health challenges that Melissa can help you with.