about
about Mel
Mel is passionate about walking alongside and guiding people through their journey towards healing and wellbeing. She has witnessed how embodied, mindful and compassion focused approaches lead to more deeply felt and lasting changes. Mel is trained in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy and believes in how a somatic focus can be a better fit for some people.
Additionally, Mel draws from mindfulness based therapies, Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Mel believes in the deep healing that mindful and embodied processes offer and is committed to providing safe spaces for marginalised communities, including the queer folk and black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC).
some of the reasons people come to therapy include:
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Stress, anxiety or worry
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Relationship problems
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Family violence
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Feeling alone
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Depression, low mood or grief
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Recovering from traumatic events
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Low self esteem
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Lack of fulfilment and meaning
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Work and career dilemmas
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Gender and sexuality
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The effects of chronic illness
experience
Mel worked in the community sector for 10 years before moving to private practice and therefore recognises the social and systemic difficulties that contribute to psychological distress.
Mel is also a certified Breathworks mindfulness teacher and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologist Inc. She received her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from the University of Wollongong and has a Masters of Clinical Psychology.
starting therapy
Whether you have seen a therapist in the past or if you're considering seeing someone for the first time, the initial contact and appointment can be stressful. Mel is aware of this and creates a professional and safe space to make it as stress free as possible.
After the initial counselling session, you'll clarify whether therapy can help, what it might look like for you and how long it might take. You can find more information about the services Mel provides here.
contact
Contact me if you have any questions or to arrange an appointment. I endeavour to respond within 48 hours.
Please note, this is not a crisis service. If you need immediate help, call 000.
phone
0477 587 603
locations
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