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MEL KELLEHER
BA. HONS. M PSYCH (COUNS). MAPS
Psychologist
Mel Kelleher is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Mel has a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults in private practice, schools and community settings. Mel has experience working with anxiety, depression, attachment issues, trauma, grief and loss, suicidality and self-harm. Mel has specialist professional training in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced childhood adversity, attachment issues or childhood trauma. Mel is also passionate about breaking down the barriers and stigma around people seeking help for psychological problems.
Mel is skilled in a number of therapeutic disciplines including CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, Child Focused Play Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy and Schema Therapy. She also enjoys using her creativity in her therapeutic approach. Mel is a warm and empathetic practitioner who always keeps the client at the centre of her approach.
working hours
Monday (morning, afternoon)
Tuesday (afternoon)
Wednesday (afternoon, early evening)
Areas of INTEREST
Mental Health
· Anxiety and phobias
· Bipolar Disorder
· Eating disorders
· Hoarding disorder
· Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
· Panic Disorder
· Personality disorders
· Post-natal depression
· Trichotillomania
General Health
· Health-related problems
· Relaxation
· Sleeping disorders
· Stress management
· Weight management
Trauma/Harm
· Adult survivors of sexual abuse
· Bullying
· Cult movement
· Disaster recovery
· Domestic violence
· Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
· Psychological first-aid
Personal
· Anger management
· Assertiveness Training
· Carer support
· Grief and loss
· Life/personal coaching
· Life transition and adjustment issues
· Self-esteem and self development
· Shyness and social skills deficits
Assessments
· Intellectual/Cognitive assessment
· Personality ssessment
Educational
· Academic performance
· School issues
Work/Community
· Work stress
· Workplace bullying
Suitable for the following type of clients
Child (5-12 years), Adolescent, Adult, Older Adult
Therapeutic approaches used
· Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
· Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
· Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
· Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
· Narrative
· Play Therapy
· Schema Therapy
· Solution Focused/Brief Therapy