Melissa Noonan - Psychologist - Unfolding Your Potential
Welcome. My name is Melissa and I am a MOTH with an 11 year old son Jarrah and have been living and working in the hills for many years. I provide Psychological Counselling mostly through Online Telehealth from my home based practice in Upwey.
An exciting recent development is that I have now commenced in person counselling at Hills Consulting Suites in Monbulk on Tuesdays.
Presenting issues may include; self-esteem and personal empowerment, stress management, self-care strategies, assertiveness, relationship issues, trauma including PTSD, mindfulness/ meditation, and managing difficult emotions; eg grief and loss, depression, anger and anxiety.
Special Interests: I have significant experience working with transgender, bisexual, and same sex attracted clients.
Supporting women and their partners around fertility issues including trying to conceive naturally and with IVF, and grief associated with miscarriage, or inability to conceive. Support through pregnancy and dealing with expectations particularly where "things haven't gone to plan" are a special interest. I believe in greater transparency about the transition to parenthood and the joys and challenges that having a baby or young children can bring to women and their families.
I am a Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working as a Counsellor in numerous community settings and in private practice. I am passionate about assisting people in reaching their potential by supporting them in working through life's challenges. I work with people from all walks of life including those interested in alternative health, diverse lifestyles, LGBTQI+ and spiritual traditions. My approach is non-judgmental, humanistic, client-centred and outcome informed.
An ongoing passion is in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which is a values based approach to assisting people in achieving a rich full and meaningful life despite experiencing difficult and painful emotions and thoughts.
Ecotherapy also may be arranged if clients are able to meet in the Dandenong Ranges.
Funding: Medicare and Private Health Rebates Apply.
Melissa also works with clients referred through FAS (formally VOCAT), TAC, Workcover, and other programs
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Email: melissajnoonan@gmail.com
Phone: 0417 104 746
