
Guided Hope Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Sale, VIC 3850
Let's Connect (03) 4150 1216

My name is Melissa, and I’m a credentialed therapist in Australia with 16 years of professional experience. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and intimacy-related issues. My approach to therapy is centred on treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I firmly believe in the power of tailoring our sessions to fit your individual needs. My experience extends across a wide range of areas, including addictions, depression, trauma relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and managing stress as a caregiver.
I’m here to support you. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including the Internal Family System (IFS), Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Please don't hestate to reach out if you have any questions.
Call or Email Guided Hope Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 4150 1216
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $60
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- AHM Health
- Bupa
- Medibank Private
- WorkSafe Vic
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email

Guided Hope Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Melissa Lee McKay
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Certificate from USQ Counselling / 2019
- Relationship Counselling, Grad Diploma, Graduated 2020
Counsellor: Melissa Lee McKay
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Brainspotting
- Christian Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Psychoanalytic
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 4150 1216

Guided Hope Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA