Clinical Psychologist

Media Advisor

Dr Melissa is a senior clinical psychologist in private practice who brings a warm, nurturing and gentle style to the therapeutic relationship.

She is a Christian and works in the field of women’s mental health with females (18+) from diverse backgrounds in a compassionate and empathic manner. 

Dr Melissa is currently taking new female clients and offers both therapeutic and assessment services via Telehealth.

THERAPUETIC SERVICES include:

• anxiety disorders (i.e., generalised anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety);
• eating disorders  –  (bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and OSFED) Note: Dr Melissa completed an Honours thesis examining the body image disturbance of sisters of people with Anorexia Nervosa and maintains an interest and clinical practice this area;
• major depression and mood disorders;
• adjustment disorders and stress related issues, including workplace stress;
• relationship and family of origin issues (individual counselling only);
• grief and loss issues;
• self esteem building;
• assertiveness training.

She is collaborative, sensitive, warm and personable in her approach and draws upon her skills and training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) including Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and CBT for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

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In her personal time Dr Melissa enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, singing, listening to music and visiting her favourite seaside town of Barwon Heads. As a Christian she brings a strong faith to both her personal and professional life.

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 Dr Melissa is also a media advisor with extensive experience including holding the position of Columnist at Kidspot, Brand Ambassador for 20th Century Fox, and expert psychologist for The Project, BBC News, The Australian Women’s Weekly and 3AW.

Her experience as a Brand Ambassador also extends to working with a range of national and international companies such as Hallmark, Singapore Tourism Board, Nine Digital (formerly Mi9), Sleepmaker and Trust Pilot.