Sophie Mellish
Psychotherapist, PACFA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (02) 9100 0617
Available both in-person and online
Ridge Street North Sydney, NSW 2060
When you've spent so long trying to keep the peace or make sense of someone else's behaviour, it's easy to lose sight of yourself. You may be navigating a relationship shaped by narcissistic traits, recovering from domestic/family violence, or managing family conflict that has left you questioning your reality. Our work together isn't about labelling or diagnosing the people in your life. Rather, making sense of what you've lived through and how it has shaped the way you see yourself and your relationships. Together, we'll gently untangle patterns like self-doubt, people pleasing, and hypervigilance with curiosity and compassion.
I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you understand the protective strategies that became necessary to help you cope. Rather than fighting against them, we help them recognise they are no longer need to work so hard to keep you safe. This creates space to reconnect with yourself and move towards the life you want to live with greater confidence.
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 connection. 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 $250
- 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