Mel Shishkin
Psychologist, PsyBA General (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Daleys Point, NSW 2257
Let's Connect (02) 9538 7510
Mel is passionate about walking alongside and guiding people through their journey towards healing and wellbeing. She has had a long held interest in the effects that trauma has on the mind and body and has witnessed how embodied, mindful and compassion focused approaches lead to more deeply felt and lasting change. Mel is a registered Psychologist, Accredited Breathworks Mindfulness Teacher and EMDR Therapist, with over 10 years experience working in the mental health sector. Mel offers mindfulness-based approach to pain and stress management to support people to find more self compassion and kindness.
Mel is also trained in Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy and uses these approaches in a collaborative way to help people navigate through difficult times. Medicare rebate of $92.90 is available with a mental health care plan and Mel is a SIRA approved psychologist for workcover and CTP claims.
Whether you have seen a therapist in the past or if you're considering seeing someone for the first time, the initial contact and appointment can be stressful. Mel is aware of this and creates a professional and safe space to make it as stress free as possible.
Call or Email
Mel Shishkin
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 9538 7510
Let's Connect (02) 9538 7510
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Pay by Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer
Insurance
- AHM Health
- Australian Unity
- Bupa
- DVA
- Medibank Private
- Medicare Rebates
- NDIS
- Police Health
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you arrange your first visit.
Mel Shishkin
Psychologist,
PsyBA General
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency PSY0002418817
- Membership with Breathworks Mindfulness Certified Teacher
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9538 7510
Mel Shishkin
Psychologist,
PsyBA General
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Chronic Pain
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9538 7510
Mel Shishkin
Psychologist,
PsyBA General
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
Age
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Hakomi Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Pain Management
- Schema Therapy
- Somatic
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9538 7510
Mel Shishkin
Psychologist,
PsyBA General
Location
Additional Location
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9538 7510
Mel Shishkin
Psychologist,
PsyBA General
Last Modified: 24 Jul 2023