BPsychSci
GradDipPsychAdv
Master of Professional Psychology
AHPRA Registration PSY0002162170
Full Member Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner
Melanie is trained in Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and is an EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner. Melanie is passionate about EMDR and helping individuals who have experienced trauma move forward. Melanie also adopts a range of therapy modalities in her treatment including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, person centered therapy and mindfulness-based therapy.
Melanie has a particular interest in working with adolescents, young adults and individuals who have experienced trauma and adverse/traumatic experiences. Melanie is experiences in working with issues pertaining to trauma including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress and interpersonal relationship difficulties.
Melanie believes in creating a warm, supportive and collaborative approach in working with clients, adapting her therapeutic approach to suit the individual needs of each client. She believes in developing an authentic relationship with the client in order to understand their experiences. Melanie aims to create a safe space for clients to share their story and to be heard and understood, allowing clients to reflect on their experiences and develop a deeper understanding of themselves, enabling them to take positive steps towards creating lasting change in their lives.