Melanie
Social Worker, MA, AASW (she, her)
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I am a counsellor and social worker specialising in mental health during the perinatal period for birthing and non-birthing parents as well as the ongoing parenting experience as children grow. This can be a time of great longing and joy as well as disappointment and challenge.
Through the process of becoming the parent you want to be, we may explore relationships and belonging, familial patterns, intimacy, addictions, recovery from experiences of violence and abuse, grief and loss, loneliness, anger, understanding fears and supports for neurodiversity in parenting.
I am passionate about walking alongside people as they explore what makes them who they are now and what they hope for their life and those around them. My counselling style is grounded in present moment awareness, connections, compassionate enquiry, a supportive therapeutic relationship and empowerment.
Feel free to contact me for a free initial consultation to see if we might be a good fit.
Call or Email Melanie Wray now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 8203 5601
Let's Connect (03) 8203 5601
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa Melanie Wray
Social Worker, MA, AASW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Melanie Wray
- In Practice for 13 years
- Social work, trauma-sensitive mindfulness and yoga, ACT, DBT, EMDR., Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Melanie Wray
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (03) 8203 5601
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melanie Wray
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5601