Melissa Moss
BSc (Hons) Psych, Dip SocSci, Dip Couns, CCTPI-II, MAAPI.
Registered Psychologist and Counsellor
Private heath insurance and Medicare rebates available.
AHPRA: PSY00002301291. ACA:14070
Mel is a registered psychologist (AHPRA), a registered counsellor (ACA) and a certified clinical trauma practitioner in sensorimotor psychotherapy (CCTP-II).
She began training in 2007 in Australia and in 2014 undertook further training in the UK. She has worked in organisations and in her own private practice in both Australia and the UK since 2014, and now resides here in Melbourne.
Mel combines psychology and counselling to provide a holistic approach to therapy that combines a variety of methods and approaches that are aligned with the humanistic ethos. This approach has developed from integrating a broad range of evidence based methods and approaches, such as:
- Person-centred therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Sensorimotor psychotherapy (trauma informed somatic therapy)
- Schema therapy
- Gestalt psychology
- Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)
- Non-violent communication (NVC)
- Art and Sand-tray
- Psycho-education: Developmental / Attachment theory, Neuroscience, Social Science, and more...
Mel uses a creative approach that works to heal suffering by acknowledging and engaging the whole self. At the foundation of this approach is a strong dedication to providing a secure therapeutic relationship.
Research has shown that the therapeutic relationship, beyond any other method or approach used, is the most significant factor contributing to therapeutic efficacy. The therapeutic relationship Mel offers provides a secure base from which clients feel safe to explore their deepest suffering, without the fear of judgement or any type of threat, including the client’s self-judgements.
Mel then Integrates a variety of methods that she has completed extensive training in and blends these intuitively to suit the client and the clients’ particular needs. This approach is creative and always works with how the client presents at any given time, ensuring the client always feels heard, supported, safe and deeply respected.
When tuning in to the client’s needs, Mel focuses on how the client’s sense of worth, identity and overall wellbeing has / is being affected by their past and present experiences. This means acknowledging everything in their internal and external environment, from their mind, body and spirit - to the world in which they live.
Mel is trained to see the function underneath what might appear to some as ‘dysfunction’ and works with clients to reduce the suffering by being present with their pain.
This process inspires self-awareness, develops self-acceptance, and inevitably encourages and sustains deep internal healing so that you can live a life that is aligned to your needs and values and are able to channel your energy to get those needs met and live a life of value and purpose.
If this approach resonates with you, then please feel free to call to find out more, or book in for a free 15 min consultation.
Qualifications:
Dip SocSci- Diploma in Social science (counselling major)- 3 years (AUS)
Dip Coun-Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (+ 1 year placement)- 3 years (UK)
BSc (Hons) Psych-Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology (+ 2 year psychology internship)- 6 years (UK & AUS)
CCTP-II-Clinical Trauma Practitioner in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy- 2 years (AUS)
Registrations and Memberships:
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Psychology Board of Australia
Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Member AAPI.
