Melissa is a Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) from Western Sydney University. She is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and an associate member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).

Melissa works with young adults and adults on a variety of mental health issues including stress, panic and anxiety disorders, mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, substance dependence issues, persistent pain, body image issues, perinatal issues, relationship difficulties and emotional instability.

Melissa is formally trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.