Sophie Mellish
Psychotherapist, PACFA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Alexander Street, Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Let's Connect (02) 9100 0617
I can understand the overwhelming weight of feeling trapped. It might be navigating the complexities of a narcissistic personality, surviving domestic violence, or facing family conflict that leaves you questioning your reality. This pain is hard to explain to others, and the fear of being stuck can feel suffocating. It can often make us feel very lonely.
In our work together, the focus isn’t on labelling or diagnosing the people in your life. Instead, its time to centre what you’ve experienced: the impact of chronic invalidation, control, or threats. Moreover, how those patterns have affected your sense of safety, and self belief.
I use a person-centred, trauma-informed approach and integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. This helps us gently explore how you learned to cope, such as staying quiet, vigilant, or self-doubt, and to understand these responses as protective. Together, we focus on reconnecting with your values, sense of agency and nervous system regulation.
The aim is not to “fix” you, but to help you regain clarity, feel more grounded in your own choices that feel aligned with who you are and what matters to you. Over time, many people find they take up more space in their own lives, with less uncertainty and more confidence. I’m here to walk with you through that, no matter how long or difficult it may seem.
Call or Email Sophie Mellish now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 9100 0617
Let's Connect (02) 9100 0617
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $225
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Bank transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- AHM Health
- ARHG
- CUA Health
- HCF
- Health Partners
- Medibank Private
- Mildura
- Teachers Health
Sophie Mellish
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0617
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Sophie Mellish
- Counselling and Psychotherapy, Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Degree/Diploma from University of Sydney in (B.A Psych ) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Degree/Diploma from Australian College of Applied Psychology in (MCounsPsyc) Masters of Counselling & Psychotherapy
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sophie Mellish
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0617
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Trauma and PTSD
- Domestic Violence
Practice Areas
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Sophie Mellish
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (02) 9100 0617
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Sophie Mellish
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0617
Location
Additional Location
Ridge Street
North Sydney, NSW 2060
(02) 9100 0617