Mrs Melissa Scarpaci Psychologist

someone.health - Returning ClientManly, New South Wales, 2095
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Overview

Currently working with: adults, older adults, and families with parenting relating concerns Melissa is a highly qualified Psychologist with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise is in the treatment of: Anxiety Disorders Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Adjustment Difficulties Chronic Stress Behavioural Problems Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) School refusal and learning difficulties Parenting relating concerns and family Conflict Grief and loss Self- esteem, confidence, and assertiveness Work transition and workplace Conflict. Professional Qualifications & Affiliations: Master of Educational Psychology (The University of Melbourne) Bachelor of Applied Science – Psychology HONOURS (RMIT) Bachelor of Applied Science – Psychology (RMIT) Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Therapeutic approach: Melissa’s approach is warm, gentle, caring and empathic. She is highly experienced with a range of evidence- based psychological treatments such as: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Mindfulness Based Therapy Solution Focused Therapy Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Psychological Testing and Evaluation

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), 2001
  • Master of Educational Psychology, 2003

Fees/Services

Others

  • Patient consultation (counselling psychologist)A$280.65

Online consultation

  • NSW Workcover: Subsequent Consultation and TreatmentA$226.80
  • Psychologist: First Video AppointmentA$0.00
  • Psychologist: Returning Client Video AppointmentA$0.00

Phone consultation

  • Psychologist: First Telephone AppointmentA$0.00
  • Psychologist: Returning Client Telephone AppointmentA$0.00

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Depression
  • Health psychology
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Parenting
  • Post-Natal Depression
  • Relationships
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Stress
  • Affective disorders
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Child Psychology
  • Conduct disorders
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Coping with disability
  • Developmental disorders
  • Disabilities
  • Emotional abuse
  • General Counselling
  • General Psychology
  • Grief and Loss
  • Identity Problems
  • Impulsive Behaviours
  • Infertility
  • Mental health
  • Mental Illness
  • Neglect
  • Obesity
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parent/Caregiver Training
  • Personal Development
  • Phobias
  • School Issues
  • School readiness
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Women's Issues
  • Work Related Issues
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Workplace Issues

Modalities

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Choice Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • In Vivo Exposure Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • Women
  • LGBTIQ
  • People with disabilities
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Online consultations