One-to-One Support, Skills Training and Counselling

Call to See Melissa In Her;

Mornington Clinic – 03 5911 7014
Langwarrin  Clinic – 03 9785 6411

I am deeply passionate about providing counselling, education and support to women facing the many challenges of parenting and have a keen interest in working with parents who want to find more joy and balance in their experience and whose children have behavioural issues and/or have been diagnosed with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

Working on a one-to-one basis I provide mothers, children and families with life-changing support, skills training and psycho-education.

As an accredited Mental Health Social worker (AMHSW), with full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) my work in the mental health field spans 15 years.

During this time, I have worked in a variety of settings including Child Protection, Services for Separated Families, Education and private practice counselling both individuals and groups.

I have worked in the treatment of many psychological presentations including:

• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Perinatal & Postnatal Anxiety and Depression
• Family conflicts
• Relationships issues and life crises
• Trauma, relationship issues and life transitions

I utilise evidence based psychological interventions in my work such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and a Strengths Based approach.

But perhaps most importantly, when working with children and families my approach is client centred, collaborative and distinguished by empathy, respect, authenticity and honesty

It is my honour to be in a position to bring all of my wisdom and experience to help create lasting change in the daily lives of others, as such I am currently offering private appointments (supported by Medicare rebate) at two different locations;