PRIVATE CONCIERGE PSYCHOTHERAPY · MELBOURNE

A place for people who perform under pressure.

And for anyone who simply expects an exceptional, entirely discreet standard of care. A small caseload. One direct line. Unhurried, private support, whenever and wherever you need it.

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Our mission

To provide private, bespoke psychotherapy, tailored to each person we work with: their goals, their pace, their schedule and their setting. So that people who perform and lead under pressure, and those who simply expect the very best, can do their best work and live well.

Our approach and values

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One retainer, everything included

Personalised complete care for every client, whatever the length of your agreement. We keep a small caseload to ensure you receive the dedicated attention you deserve.

A weekly session

A direct line to Melissa

Seen when it matters

Wherever you are

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Meet Melissa

Melissa Thompson

Helping people develop themselves from the inside out is what I'm passionate about.

A clinically trained psychotherapist with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, and a Registered Clinical Member of PACFA. Melissa works with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and addiction, drawing on evidence-informed approaches including EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, ACT and person-centred therapy. Two decades in broadcast news, and four Emmy Awards, give her a rare understanding of life under pressure.

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In association with

Australian Online Therapy Training (AOTT)
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
APA Division 47, Society for Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
American Psychological Association Services, Inc.

Begin with a conversation

A 60-minute consultation, in person in Bayside or online. $450, credited to your first month if you join.

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