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Melanie Strang


Registered Psychologist 
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Bach. Science
Bach. Medicine & Surgery
Grad. Dip. Psychology
Grad. Dip. Psychology Advanced
Dip. Counselling
Favourite Quote:
"There are two wolves
​who are always fighting.
One is darkness and despair.
The other is light and hope.
The question is: which wolf wins?
The Answer:   The one you feed." 

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Melanie sees clients presenting issues including:
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Older Adolescents / Young Adults / Adults:
• New parenthood issues
• Peri natal counselling
• Transition issues
• Highly sensitive people
• Reluctant clients (via the use of Animal Assisted Therapy)
• Depression including Peri natal depression
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• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

​• Anxiety disorders
• Dog phobias
• Attachment issues
• Parenting support (toddlers and school age children)
• Coping with a medical diagnosis
• Stress management
• Confidence and self esteem issues
• Grief and Loss
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​Melanie is a registered psychologist and qualified counsellor. Prior to working in psychology, she completed a medical degree and worked for several years in acute and community psychiatry. Melanie has  over 15 years of  practitioner experience. She helps clients with mood and anxiety symptoms, attachment, self-esteem, trauma, adjustment disorder, grief and loss, transition to parenthood and parenting.

Melanie is passionate about helping new parents navigate the transition into parenthood and beyond. She is author of "Motherlove" - a book that helps to guide new parents with the emotional aspects of becoming a family. Melanie feels strongly about providing her clients with a safe and compassionate space in order for them to attain personal goals.  Melanie has an interest in Animal Assisted Therapy and  works alongside her therapy dog, Teaspoon. 

Melanie has experience treating adults of all ages with mood and anxiety issues. In particular, she helps normalise many feelings around parenthood. Melanie addresses issues such as understanding the transition to parenthood, coping with loss, dealing with mother guilt, managing expectations, being assertive, creating awareness of how family relationships change when baby arrives and common psychological health issues.

Melanie also works extensively with Animal Assisted Therapy and recently completed the Animal Assisted Therapy-Dog Certification. Melanie works with individuals who might feel unsure or anxious about the counselling process and could benefit from having her trained animal assisted therapy dog in the room.
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Melanie focuses on developing individualized treatment plans for each client and sees counselling as an honest and open professional connection which over time and with much effort can lead to great change. She is patient and gentle and believes that insight, knowledge and education can empower. 

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Melanie with her therapy dog "Teaspoon"
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Melanie has special interest in:
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• EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing
​• CBT (Cognitive  Behaviour Therapy)
• ACT - 
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Interpersonal Therapy
• Solution Focused Therapy

• Internal Family Systems
• Emotion Focused Therapy
• Animal Assisted Therapy 
• Mindfulness Therapy

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  • Home
  • Who We Can Help
    • Children
    • Adolescents
    • Adult Individuals
    • Couples & Relationships
    • Parenting Support
  • How We Can Help
    • EMDR
    • CBT
    • EFT
    • ACT
    • Animal Assisted Therapy
    • Hypnosis
    • Internal Family Systems
    • Mindfulness
    • Cognitive / Educational Assessments
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Yoga Therapy
  • How It Works
    • Reception
    • Telehealth
    • Health Rebate
    • TAC / WC
    • Confidentiality
  • Therapists
    • Louise Johnson
    • Kerry Jones
    • Zoi Penoglou
    • Rob Flynn
    • Graeme Baird
    • Shoshana Blagin
    • Beatrice Glendenning
    • Melanie Strang
    • Sundus Burhan
  • About Us
    • Vision, Mission & Values
    • Our Garden & Animals
  • Contact Us
    • Join Us >
      • Psychologist Position
    • Partnerships