Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or navigating a difficult life transition? You don't have to face it alone.
I believe people are not defined by the challenges they experience.
Through practical, strengths-based support, I help people better understand themselves, recognise and build on their existing
strengths, skills and resilience, while also developing new strategies to navigate everyday challenges with greater confidence.
I support people experiencing challenges such as anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and loss, burnout, life transitions, ADHD, autism and relationship difficulties.
Counselling is tailored to your individual needs, goals and circumstances.
I offer a warm, collaborative and strengths-based approach to counselling, drawing on evidence-based and trauma-informed practice tailored to your individual needs.
With over 20 years' experience in education and counselling, I help people better understand themselves, build on their existing strengths, skills and resilience, while developing new strategies to support lasting wellbeing.
Work collaboratively to better understand yourself, build on your existing strengths, skills and resilience, and develop practical strategies to support positive change.
EMDR Therapy supports clients to gently process distressing experiences that may continue to affect their lives today. This evidence-based approach can reduce emotional distress and support healing, resilience, and personal growth.
Career Counselling helps clients gain clarity and confidence while navigating career decisions and transitions. Together, we explore your strengths, values and preferred career direction while developing a practical plan for moving forward.
Professional Supervision provides strengths-based, collaborative, narrative-informed supervision. Together, we reflect on your work, build on your strengths, explore challenges and support your ongoing professional growth.
Explore practical tools, evidence-informed information and strategies to support your wellbeing. Topics include emotional regulation, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, self-compassion, stress management, resilience and more.
Professional Memberships
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ACA Level 4 Counsellor
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ACA College of Supervisors
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Australian Association of Career Counsellors
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Career Development Association of Australia
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Queensland College of Teachers
Qualifications
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Master of Education
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Postgraduate Counselling Qualification
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Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development)
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Graduate Diploma of Education
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Initial Diploma of Art Therapy
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EMDR Therapy (Part 1 & 2)
Sessions are held in a private counselling room in Yeronga, Brisbane, providing a calm and welcoming space. Click here to book an appointment.
Urgent Assistance
If you require urgent assistance, please contact one of the emergency services suitable below:
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Police, Fire, Ambulance (Emergency): 000
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Lifeline: 13 11 14
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Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
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Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Melissa acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which she lives and works. She recognises their continuing spiritual connection to land, water and community. Melissa pays respect to elders past, present and emerging.
