Melanie Melanie completed her Master of Clinical Psychology at Griffith University and has worked across both private and public sectors. She has experience supporting individuals with a range of mental health concerns and life challenges including anxiety, depression, chronic health conditions, work/university stress, emotional dysregulation, attachment difficulties, body image concerns, relationship challenges, and trauma. Melanie has a particular interest and expertise in working with Autistic people and ADHDers to help them better understand, advocate, and affirm their strengths and needs. She utilises a strength-based and neurodiversity-affirming approach to care and enjoys working with people from all cultures and communities, including those from the LGBTQIA+ community. She is passionate about providing an environment where diversity is welcomed and is accommodating of different sensory preferences during sessions.
Melanie has a warm, genuine and down-to-earth approach to therapy, taking time to listen and understand each individual’s unique challenges and goals, tailoring her approach to meet their unique needs. She places value on developing authentic therapeutic relationships with her clients, helping them to feel seen, understood and accepted just as they are. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents and children to navigate various life stages and challenges. She draws on evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy techniques, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Melanie aims to provide a safe and supportive space for every client to explore their challenges, improve their mental health, and live a more fulfilling life.