Strengths-based Counselling
Melissa uses a strengths-based counselling practice approach. Through this strengths-based approach, people are supported in changing the relationship they have with problems they are experiencing through recognising and being re-connected with their own skills, strengths, abilities and values. People are recognised as the experts in their own lives and problems are seen as separate to the person. This approach does not blame, instead seeking to be respectful. Melissa supports you to re-write stories of your life into more preferred stories.
Child Counselling
Children are supported in counselling using play and art, blended with Narrative Therapy to explore difficulties experienced in their lives. Children are supported to explore their hopes using strengths.
Teen Counselling
Teens are supported in counselling using sensory and art resources, blended with Narrative Therapy to explore difficulties experienced in their lives. Teens are supported to explore their hopes using strengths.
The following are some example areas of support offered (this is not an exhaustive list).
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Self-regulation
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Behaviour
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Anger
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Social issues
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Bullying
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Schooling concerns
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School refusal
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Relationship building
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Family counselling
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Parental support
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Stress
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Confidence
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Life balance
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Motivation
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Goal setting
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Grief and loss
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Mental health
A one hour counselling session is $140. Saturday appointments $170.
