Melissa is a registered psychologist with extensive experience in the non-government and not-for-profit sector. She holds a Master of Professional Psychology and has supported individuals (adolescents to older adults) and couples, from all walks of life. She also has experience providing pre-marriage/commitment assessment and skill-building sessions to couples. Melissa’s goals are: to provide a safe, grounding, accepting and enjoyable space to connect authentically with clients; to support them to gain understanding and insight into internal and external barriers to growth and movement; to uncover their hopes for future; provide tools for continued self-development; and empower clients to take steps towards change and growth. Her counselling approach is tailored to the individual or couple and draws from interventions including: Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Melissa has interests and experience supporting clients with a range of problems including relationship issues, family of origin difficulties, parenting, life stages and transitions, career challenges, late diagnosed neurodivergence, personal development, adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, stress, panic, and grief and loss.