Melanie Williams
Counsellor
Clinic Locations: Melanie works from South Melbourne, in addition to supporting her clients via telehealth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Social Science (Human Services – Counselling)
EXPERIENCE:
Melanie is currently working in the community, private practice and as a corporate employee therapist. She has also worked extensively with adolescents and young adults in the education sector and is passionate about supporting students through their school and tertiary education years.
Melanie also has over 20 years experience on court related domestic violence litigation management and works from a child centered, family based, humanistic, developmental and neuroscientific perspective. She provides evidence based therapy, is highly collaborative and therapy is bespoke for each client.
Therapy is a privilege, honour and delight for Melanie. For Melanie co-participation in meaningful change is a journey of genuine human civilisation; there is no conflict or dilemma that cannot be solved. Melanie works warmly with a range of individuals and presenting issues with extensive professional counselling experience.
PROVIDES SERVICES TO:
Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Workplace stress and issues
- Interpersonal relationships
- Adjustment issues
- Grief and loss
- Attachment issues
- Trauma
- Victims of Family Violence
- Mothers and babies
- Parenting
- Victims Of Crime
- Couples/attachment therapy
- Infidelity
TREATMENT MODALITIES:
She uses a range of modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Short Term Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness/Meditation, Emotion Focused Therapy, Client Centred Therapy, Assertiveness Training, Vocational/Careers Counselling, Risk Assessment & Safety Planning, Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Schema Therapy and Mentalisation Based Therapy.