Psychological Therapy Services
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General (she, her)
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $210
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Bupa
- Medibank Private
- Medicare Rebates
- NDIS
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Melissa Stokes
- In Practice for 35 years
- Social Work, Mental Health and Counselling, Master of Social Work (Qualifying), Graduated 2018
- Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
- Degree/Diploma from Monash University in Psychology (BA) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology / Sociology) / 2003
Psychologist: Melissa Stokes
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Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Mental Heatlh
- Life's Challenges
- Trauma and PTSD
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
DBT - 10 & 20 week options, face to face or online
Evidence-based and practical, DBT skills help anyone live more effectively. Groups cover: mindfulness, to help you stay present and respond thoughtfully; distress tolerance, to navigate crises safely and reduce the impact of distress; emotional regulation, to identify, describe, and manage emotions; and interpersonal effectiveness, to ask for what you need while maintaining balanced relationships. Sessions include weekly theory explained with real-life examples, skills practice, sharing what's working, and collaborative problem-solving. We offer a warm, safe, supportive space to build skills and a life that works for you. Contact us to organise your individual intake session.
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Psychological Therapy Services
282 Payneham Road
Payneham, SA 5070
Shark Cage
Safe. Valued. Respected. You deserve this in your relationships. The Shark Cage is an evidence-based program grounded in Human Rights and trauma-informed practice, empowering women to understand their rights and build safer, healthier relationships. Particularly powerful for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, it uses a powerful metaphor to help you distinguish between Sharks — those who violate your rights — and Dolphins — those who respect and support them. The five-step framework covers recognising rights, strengthening boundaries, identifying warning signs, and navigating relationships with confidence. Sessions are practical, collaborative, and supportive. Contact us to organise your intake session.
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282 Payneham Road
Payneham, SA 5070
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