Melissa McKay
Ms Melissa McKay
Phone
Mobile
0412405157
Email
[email protected]
Website

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Applied Social Science - Counselling Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling Currently completing a Master of Rehabilitation Counselling
Registration Number
29714
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
I’m so glad you’ve taken this important first step toward your mental health journey. My name is Melissa, and I’m a credentialed therapist in Australia with 16 years of professional experience. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and intimacy-related issues. My approach to therapy is centred on treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I firmly believe in the power of tailoring our sessions to fit your individual needs.

My experience extends across a wide range of areas, including addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and managing stress as a caregiver. Whether you’re facing challenges with chronic illness, mood disorders, OCD, or navigating life transitions, I’m here to support you.

I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, among others. This ensures we can develop a treatment plan that’s not only effective but also uniquely suited to your situation.

I understand that reaching out for therapy takes courage, and I’m proud of you for taking this step. Together, we will work towards your goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Practice opening hours
Issues I can help with
Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Chronic pain or illness, Conflict resolution, Depression, Disability support, Existential or spiritual issues, Family or parenting, Gambling or gaming, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Personality disorders, Phobias, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Rehabilitation, Relationship issues, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery, Violence
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Christian counselling, Cognitive therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Couples therapy, Emotion-Focussed Therapy, Existential psychotherapy, Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, Family therapy, Integrative therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Motivational interviewing, Narrative therapy, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education, Solution-focussed therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Somatic psychotherapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Guided Hope Counsellinghttps://guidedhopecounselling.com.au VIC3850