Melissa McKay

Melissa McKay - Lead Counsellor

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Hi, I’m Melissa, I have been working in Counselling and Human services for the past 18 Years. I have over the past 18 years dedicated myself to constantly improving my Counselling skills and practices. I am Currently studying my Masters in Rehabilitation Counselling. I Currently hold a Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling,  Graduate Certificate in professional Counselling practices, Bachelors in Applied Social Science, And diplomas in Counselling and Community services – Mental health and AOD. My main areas of focus are – Trauma, Sexual Assault, Addiction, Anxiety & Depression, Mental illnesses ASD, ADHD and Domestic Violence.

I am a PACFA Registered clinical Counsellor and i am currently qualified and certified to provide many approaches and therapies including 

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Acceptance and commitment theory (ACT)
  • Brain-spotting therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person Centred Therapy (PCT)
  • Trauma informed care
 
I am also constantly engaging in further research and professional development to improve my practices and my areas of expertise.