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Melissa Risely
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
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Melissa Risely

Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2

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Available both in-person and online
22-24 Unley Road Unley, SA 5061
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Are you a woman in your 30s, 40s or 50s and feeling "stuck" or that managing daily life feels harder? Are you navigating perimenopause and ADHD? I specialise in helping women understand what they're experiencing, gain clarity on what they want, and move forward with greater confidence. From practical strategies for managing daily life, to exploring values, strengths, and what truly matters to you, I'm here to help you shape who you want to be at this stage of your life.
As the Founder of Thinkreate since 2018, I've had the privilege of supporting neurodivergent individuals to find their voice and thrive. I take a collaborative approach to counselling, grounded in evidence-based strategies, creativity and neuroscience. I understand the combined challenges of ADHD and perimenopause, through professional and lived experience.
If you're feeling stuck, anxious, experiencing burnout, or questioning where you are now, you're not alone. The next step is simply a conversation - click on "email me", or phone direct, to see if I'm the right fit. You don't need a diagnosis or to have everything figured out before reaching out, you just need space to begin making sense of your experience.
Call or Melissa Risely now for a free 15 minute consultation - (08) 7008 9241

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

22-24 Unley Road

Unley, SA 5061 map

 (08) 7008 9241
My website
Appointments are currently open for new clients in this area of support Tuesday - Thursday in Unley, Adelaide, or securely Online.
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (08) 7008 9241
Photo of Melissa Risely, Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

22-24 Unley Road

Unley, SA 5061 map

 (08) 7008 9241
My website
Appointments are currently open for new clients in this area of support Tuesday - Thursday in Unley, Adelaide, or securely Online.
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Payment Methods

Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Bupa
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Melissa Risely
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Melissa Risely, Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Melissa Risely
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Melissa Risely

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Master of Counselling

    • Additional Credentials

  • Diploma from Flinders University
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I am an accredited counsellor with a Master of Counselling and ACA-Level 2 registration. As Founder of Thinkreate since 2018, I have over eight years of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and families (ADHD, autism, gifted) to thrive.
Photo of Melissa Risely, Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Melissa Risely
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7008 9241
"
I am an accredited counsellor with a Master of Counselling and ACA-Level 2 registration. As Founder of Thinkreate since 2018, I have over eight years of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and families (ADHD, autism, gifted) to thrive.
Photo of Melissa Risely, Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Melissa Risely
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7008 9241

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Women's Issues
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I support women experiencing perimenopause and ADHD (diagnosed or not) to better understand and navigate this stage. Typically this would involve exploring your current issues and creating a plan to move forward; practical strategies that work with your strengths; and identifying your values and what you find meaningful - to move away from unhelpful patterns towards the life you want to live now.
Photo of Melissa Risely, Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Melissa Risely
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7008 9241
"
I support women experiencing perimenopause and ADHD (diagnosed or not) to better understand and navigate this stage. Typically this would involve exploring your current issues and creating a plan to move forward; practical strategies that work with your strengths; and identifying your values and what you find meaningful - to move away from unhelpful patterns towards the life you want to live now.
Photo of Melissa Risely, Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Melissa Risely
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7008 9241

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • ADHD-focused Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Strength-Based
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My approach is person-centred and collaborative. In your first session we'll explore what brought you to counselling and decide the best way to help you make progress. I use research based approaches including: CBT and ACT to explore how thoughts affect emotions and experience; solutions-focused therapy to work on short-term goals; and creative therapies when talk therapy doesn't feel enough.
Photo of Melissa Risely, Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Melissa Risely
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7008 9241
"
My approach is person-centred and collaborative. In your first session we'll explore what brought you to counselling and decide the best way to help you make progress. I use research based approaches including: CBT and ACT to explore how thoughts affect emotions and experience; solutions-focused therapy to work on short-term goals; and creative therapies when talk therapy doesn't feel enough.
Photo of Melissa Risely, Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Melissa Risely
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7008 9241

Location

Primary Location

22-24 Unley Road

Unley, SA 5061

(08) 7008 9241

Email Me

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Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Postcodes

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Appointments are currently open for new clients in this area of support Tuesday - Thursday in Unley, Adelaide, or securely Online.
Photo of Melissa Risely, Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Melissa Risely
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (08) 7008 9241
"
Appointments are currently open for new clients in this area of support Tuesday - Thursday in Unley, Adelaide, or securely Online.
Photo of Melissa Risely, Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Melissa Risely
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (08) 7008 9241