Dr Melissa Lethbridge Psychologist

Hello and a warm welcome to my online psychology practice! My name is Melissa and I am passionate about helping people recover from mental health difficulties so that they can grow and flourish within their lives. I am a clinically endorsed psychologist which means I have expertise in treating a broad range of psychological problems ranging from anxiety and depression to eating disorders and PTSD. I also provide support to people going through a challenging life experience such as work stress, relationship issues, and parenting difficulties. I have a special interest in working with international students and expats as I have personal experience with some of the challenges associated with living abroad. I have been running my private practice for 10 years now. Originally I saw my clients face-to-face in consulting rooms in Melbourne, although now since the emergence of COVID19, I have transitioned to providing online psychology services which has meant that I can reach a greater number of people across all regions in Australia. One of the many benefits to online therapy and counselling is that my clients have the added convenience of having their session from the comfort of their own home. My therapeutic approach involves a compassionate and nurturing style to ensure my clients feel safe and comfortable in opening up and sharing their story. I have training in a number of evidence based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The therapeutic modality I am most passionate about is Schema Therapy and I have advanced training in Schema Therapy from the founder Jeffrey Young and world renowned Schema Therapist Wendy Behary. Schema Therapy takes clients on a journey of self-discovery to uncover deep childhood wounds known as "schemas." Experiential techniques such as imagery rescripting, limited reparenting, and chair work and then introduced to clients to aid in healing schemas, break free from maladaptive self-defeating life patterns, and enrich people´s lives. Alongside my therapy work with clients, I also provide professional supervision. I am a Board Approved Supervisor and Registrar Program Principal Supervisor. Please visit my website for further information on supervision and current fees (www.onlinesupervision.com.au). Current fees: Individual therapy: $120 for a 50-minute online session Couples Therapy: $140 per 1 hour online session Please note: Medicare rebates are not currently available *** All new clients are welcome to book a free 15-minute online consultation to discuss your therapy goals, determine your suitability for telehealth sessions, and find out whether we would be a good fit working together in therapy. Please feel free to contact me via email to request an appointment - melissalethbridge@outlook.com ***