Melanie Pontikis
Ms Melanie Pontikis
Phone
Mobile
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.trueselfspace.com.au

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registration Number
30697
Registration category
Certified Practising
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 specialise in relational therapy grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS) psychotherapy. I support adolescents and young adults who feel disconnected from their authentic self, offering a safe and compassionate space for emotional healing and growth.
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I focuses deeply on building a strong therapeutic relationship, creating a collaborative environment that is rooted in curiosity and compassion. ​
Practice opening hours
Issues I can help with
Anger, Anxiety, Careers counselling, Childhood or adolescent issues, Depression, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Phobias, School counselling, Social skills, Stress
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focussed Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education, Somatic psychotherapy

Practice addresses