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"People come to therapy...not so much to fix what's broken, but to get what's broken blessed"

James Hillman, Psychologist

About

About Melanie

I work with adults experiencing mental health difficulties, those negotiating challenges in the perinatal period, and individuals who have experienced attachment difficulties.

 

My work experience includes working within secondary and tertiary education,  helpline services, private inpatient and outpatient settings, and the community services sector. 

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I am a registered clinical psychologist and Psychology Board of Australia registered supervisor, member of the Australian Clinical Psychologists Association, and member of the Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Association Australia.

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Treatment

 
Dedicated to the treatment of Adult Mental Health Difficulties, Perinatal Wellbeing, and Parenting Difficulties

Anxiety

Depression

Perinatal Wellbeing & Parenting

Everybody has experiences of rational fear, worry and helplessness which may be momentary, or sustained during periods of stress. Clinical anxiety is generally more pervasive, overwhelming, debilitating and impairing a person’s ability to achieve in work, love and life. 

Depression – feelings of pervasive sorrow, dejection and unremitting downheartedness affects as many as one in six women, and one in eight men in Australia at some point in their lives. For some people, there are clear events which precede a depressive episode, such as  loss (such as loss of a job, finances, partner or social position).

Becoming a parent is an important developmental milestone and a major life and role transition. Although this is a time of celebration, for many parents this also presents unforeseen struggles and challenges which can be overwhelming. 

Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural reaction to loss, bringing emotional pain when you lose someone or something you deeply care about. This pain can be overwhelming, triggering a range of difficult emotions. It can also negatively impact on your physical health, making it hard to eat, sleep, or think clearly.

Hopelessness and Identity Issues

Some people decide to speak to a therapist about worries and difficulties that are not the result of a life crisis or trauma. The decision to seek therapy might come about as a desire to learn more about oneself, to bring meaning to one's ideas, values, and desires, and to liberate oneself from problemmatic behaviours which repeat in one's life.

Contact

Contact Melanie

Availability

I currently offer clinical psychology, supervision and consultation services on Mondays and Thursdays 10am-5pm .

 

I check my email on these days, and will attend to follow up phone calls and emails then.

 

​Appointments can be made over the phone, or via the contact form provided.

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Urgent Support

I am not available to offer support in the case of an acute mental health emergency.

 

In the case of an acute mental health emergency or if you feel concerned about your mental health, you could contact:

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Contact Information

Dr Melanie Quinn, DPsych(Clin)

A. Level 1, 171 Sydney Road Brunswick VIC 3056

M. 0401 585 484

E. drmelaniequinn@gmail.com

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Office Hours

Monday and Thursday 10-5.

 

Location and Parking Information

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The building signage reads "Eve Studio", and Melanie Quinn Psychology operates independently within this building. 

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The rooms are conveniently placed on the number 19 tram and the Upfield train, between Brunswick and Jewel stations.

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There is parking on Sydney Road and surrounding streets, as well as ticketed parking at 13-15 Edwards Street. Please be mindful of clearways during peak hours on Sydney Road.

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Please note that the practice is accessible on Level 1 via stairs, with no wheelchair access.

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I respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I practice, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. I also acknowledge the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and honour their strength and resilience; continuing connection to land, seas, and waters; and contributions to community, health and healing.

I acknowledge the existence of ongoing discrimination, oppression, and the exploitation and abuse of power and privilege in our country which has contributed to the adverse experiences of many individuals who seek support through psychology services.

In this spirit, I aim to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive practice which honours diversity. I commit to explore and challenge my own biases as I seek to understand the experiences of those with whom I have the privilege of working.

© 2024 Melanie Quinn Psychology

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