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Melanie is a Family Therapist with 22 years experience of working with children and families. Melanie is registered at a Clinical Level with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) along with registration with Australian Family Therapy Association. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Counselling and has completed post graduate studies in Systemic Family Therapy. Furthermore Melanie has completed studies in Child Centred Play Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy and Theraplay. She is able to support parents in their relationships with their children, through parenting programs such as Circle of Security, as well as Filial Play Therapy and Theraplay. 
​Melanie has always had a passion for working with families. Starting her career in Early Childhood Education in New Zealand, this provided Melanie with knowledge and a deep understanding of early childhood development and behaviour. Melanie has integrated her learning into her counselling practice, and further extended this into her adolescent work. Melanie has a passion for working with all individuals and families and this has led her into growing an appreciation for relationships. Melanie understands relationships can be both a source of support and healing as well as challenges, stress and worry. Adopting a Systemic family therapy approach allows Melanie to guide and support relationships and support individuals to improve communication, understand challenges and increase their strengths. 

Healing Hearts


Welcomes people of any ability, age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, race, religion and socio economic status.
Currently Melanie has availability for Play Therapy, Counselling and Family Therapy.

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Contact Melanie today to explore if this service is suitable for your needs.