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Currently unable to accept new clients
Mansfield Street Thornbury, VIC 3071
Melanie is a Clinical Psychologist with 30-years experience working in therapeutic settings across the public mental health and alcohol and other drug sectors, as well as in private practice. Melanie is committed to providing evidence-based treatment to the people that she sees. In addition to working with a range of mental health and personal development issues, plus the most common psychological disorders, Melanie is particularly interested in seeing clients who are experiencing antenatal and post natal depression/stress as well as people who are grieving a loss.
Melanie has received advanced training in EMDR, a well renowned trauma-focused therapy, and has a special interest in working with people who continue to be impacted by their past. Melanie attends professional development sessions each year to remain abreast of progress in the field and to further her knowledge and experience.
Melanie works collaboratively with the people that she sees, and brings warmth and humour to her therapeutic work. She has a relaxed informal style while ensuring that the interventions provided have a strong evidence-base.
Call or Melanie Sutherland now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 7003 2582

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Mansfield Street

Thornbury, VIC 3071 map

(03) 7003 2582
My website
Melanie offers in person and online sessions (via phone or video-conferencing). Availability for both during business and after hours.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (03) 7003 2582
Photo of Melanie Sutherland, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Mansfield Street

Thornbury, VIC 3071 map

(03) 7003 2582
My website
Melanie offers in person and online sessions (via phone or video-conferencing). Availability for both during business and after hours.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Australian Unity
  • Bupa
  • Medibank Private
  • Medicare Rebates
"
Medicare rebates of $145.25 are available for people who have a GP Mental Health Care Plan & referral. Private Health insurance can also be utilised.
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Melanie Sutherland
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2582
"
Medicare rebates of $145.25 are available for people who have a GP Mental Health Care Plan & referral. Private Health insurance can also be utilised.
Photo of Melanie Sutherland, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Sutherland
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2582

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Melanie Sutherland
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 31 years
  • Clinical Psychology, M. Psych (Clin.), Graduated 2008
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Clinical Psychologist
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Melanie is a clinical psychologist with many years of clinical experience helping people to achieve mental and emotional wellbeing. She collaborates with the person to determine the priority outcomes and the most effective way of achieving them.
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Melanie Sutherland
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2582
"
Melanie is a clinical psychologist with many years of clinical experience helping people to achieve mental and emotional wellbeing. She collaborates with the person to determine the priority outcomes and the most effective way of achieving them.
Photo of Melanie Sutherland, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Sutherland
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2582

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Women's Issues
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Melanie has a particular interest in working with new parents in navigating this wonderful but often challenging time. She is also keen to support individuals to modify their relationship to their substance use. Melanie has advanced training in EMDR trauma therapy and has great confidence in how this approach can be life changing for people.
Photo of Melanie Sutherland, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Sutherland
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2582
"
Melanie has a particular interest in working with new parents in navigating this wonderful but often challenging time. She is also keen to support individuals to modify their relationship to their substance use. Melanie has advanced training in EMDR trauma therapy and has great confidence in how this approach can be life changing for people.
Photo of Melanie Sutherland, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Sutherland
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2582

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Schema Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Melanie has advanced training in EMDR, a powerful therapeutic approach that is very effective in working with psychological distress. She is also well versed in supporting people to achieve and maintain behavioural change using Motivational Interviewing, an approach she has used to help many individuals with making changes to their substance use including quitting smoking.
Photo of Melanie Sutherland, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Sutherland
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2582
"
Melanie has advanced training in EMDR, a powerful therapeutic approach that is very effective in working with psychological distress. She is also well versed in supporting people to achieve and maintain behavioural change using Motivational Interviewing, an approach she has used to help many individuals with making changes to their substance use including quitting smoking.
Photo of Melanie Sutherland, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Sutherland
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2582

Location

Primary Location

Mansfield Street

Thornbury, VIC 3071

(03) 7003 2582
"
Melanie offers in person and online sessions (via phone or video-conferencing). Availability for both during business and after hours.
Photo of Melanie Sutherland, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Sutherland
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7003 2582
"
Melanie offers in person and online sessions (via phone or video-conferencing). Availability for both during business and after hours.
Photo of Melanie Sutherland, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melanie Sutherland
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7003 2582