Melissa Desmarchelier
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General (she, her)
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3-7 Apollo Road, Bulimba, QLD 4171
Let's Connect (07) 2100 4865
I work predominantly with adolescents, young people, and adults, and have a special interest in working with people who are studying or working in creative fields (music, visual arts, dance), people from culturally and linguistically-diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community, girls from age 12 and women of all ages. I apply an integrative approach of evidence-based interventions including CBT, ACT, EFT, NT and SFT. I have a special interest in Mindfulness, Music-Assisted Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Feminist Psychology and working with girls and women. I work with many adults seeking ADHD & Autism Assessment & coaching.
I am a Neuroaffirming Psychologist & apply a warm, holistic, strengths-based and tailored approach to help people adapt to life's challenges and achieve their goals. I enjoy collaborating with my clients on identifying problems and creating integrative solutions to suit their lifestyle and needs. I also focus on assessment for ADHD & Autism (ASD).
I am have 15 years experience working with a range of issues, from substance misuse, to complex trauma, family and relationship difficulties to struggles with life direction, depression, anxiety, gender and sexual identity issues and sex therapy. I help people with ADHD & Autism build on their strengths & thrive in a Neurotypical world.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Melissa Desmarchelier
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Degree/Diploma from USC in (PGDipPsych) Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology / 2018
- Degree/Diploma from QUT in (GDipPsych) Graaduate Diploma Psychology / 2013
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (07) 2100 4865
Melissa Desmarchelier
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Mood Disorders
- ADHD
- Testing and Evaluation
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (07) 2100 4865
Melissa Desmarchelier
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
- Person-Centred
- Positive Psychology
- Schema Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (07) 2100 4865
Melissa Desmarchelier
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities/Towns
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Melissa Desmarchelier
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General