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Melanie Parkes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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Melanie Parkes

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

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Maroochydore, QLD 4558
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If you’re looking to better understand your ADHD or Autism, manage anxiety, depression, or emotional ups and downs, or work through trauma, you’re in the right place. You might also be navigating relationship struggles, body image concerns, phobias, or stress from work or study. At Unmasked Psychology, you’ll receive practical, strengths-based support that’s tailored to your unique experience. This is a warm, inclusive, and neuroaffirming space where you don’t have to mask who you are to be understood.
Melanie offers a warm and compassionate approach, specialising in supporting Autistic people and those with ADHD. Using CBT, ACT, EMDR, and schema therapy, she helps clients manage emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience. Therapy is tailored to each person’s unique needs in a safe, inclusive space where they feel truly seen, understood, and empowered.
If you’re ready to take the first step, I’m here to support you. Whether you're seeking clarity, connection, or change, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. We’ll go at your pace and work together to build a life that feels more manageable, meaningful, and aligned with who you are.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Maroochydore, QLD 4558

Appointments available on Mondays and Tuesdays at The River Suites, Maroochydore. Minimal wait times. Book online via my website.
I focus on ADHD, Autism and Trauma and PTSD 
$250 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Melanie Parkes
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Maroochydore, QLD 4558

Appointments available on Mondays and Tuesdays at The River Suites, Maroochydore. Minimal wait times. Book online via my website.
I focus on ADHD, Autism and Trauma and PTSD 
$250 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
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Sessions are $250 for a standard 50-minute appointment. Payments are conveniently processed online through our secure practice management system, and if you have a Mental Health Care Plan, Medicare rebates are submitted for you after each session.
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Melanie Parkes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
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Sessions are $250 for a standard 50-minute appointment. Payments are conveniently processed online through our secure practice management system, and if you have a Mental Health Care Plan, Medicare rebates are submitted for you after each session.
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Melanie Parkes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Melanie Parkes

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
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I'm a fully registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA, with an endorsement in Clinical Psychology. I hold a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and have completed additional training in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and neuroaffirming approaches to supporting Autistic and ADHDer clients.
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Melanie Parkes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
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I'm a fully registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA, with an endorsement in Clinical Psychology. I hold a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and have completed additional training in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and neuroaffirming approaches to supporting Autistic and ADHDer clients.
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Melanie Parkes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Trauma and PTSD

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
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I work with people who identify as Autistic or have ADHD, as well as those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship struggles, body image concerns, and stress related to work, study, or life in general. I draw on EMDR, Schema Therapy, ACT, and CBT to explore patterns and create meaningful, sustainable change.
Photo of Melanie Parkes, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Parkes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
"
I work with people who identify as Autistic or have ADHD, as well as those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship struggles, body image concerns, and stress related to work, study, or life in general. I draw on EMDR, Schema Therapy, ACT, and CBT to explore patterns and create meaningful, sustainable change.
Photo of Melanie Parkes, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Parkes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Schema Therapy
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I draw on EMDR, Schema Therapy, ACT, and CBT, depending on what fits you best. Therapy with me is collaborative, flexible, and grounded in practical tools. We'll look at the patterns that are keeping you stuck, build insight, and find strategies that actually feel manageable and meaningful in your real life.
Photo of Melanie Parkes, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Parkes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
"
I draw on EMDR, Schema Therapy, ACT, and CBT, depending on what fits you best. Therapy with me is collaborative, flexible, and grounded in practical tools. We'll look at the patterns that are keeping you stuck, build insight, and find strategies that actually feel manageable and meaningful in your real life.
Photo of Melanie Parkes, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Parkes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

Maroochydore, QLD 4558

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Appointments available on Mondays and Tuesdays at The River Suites, Maroochydore. Minimal wait times. Book online via my website.
Photo of Melanie Parkes, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Parkes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
"
Appointments available on Mondays and Tuesdays at The River Suites, Maroochydore. Minimal wait times. Book online via my website.
Photo of Melanie Parkes, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Parkes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych