Mrs Melissa Ferrari

    

Mrs Melissa Ferrari

Gender Female

Psychotherapist
Counsellor

 ABN 77 415 146 236

Mobile 0413 806 880
Life presents itself with stress and struggle at different times in all our lives. I am trained in a mindful and professional model of counselling and psychotherapy and have a strong commitment to helping others create change in their life. Managing alone is not always the best way forward. Understanding patterns in our lives and the way we cope can be extremely empowering to help create change. Psychotherapy can help make change happen more consciously and mindfully.
Practice Location Phone
Suite 11, 20 - 24 Castlereagh St, Penrith NSW 2750 02 4733 4094
Services      
Counselling Psychotherapy Group Therapy Assessment
Coaching / Mentoring Workshops / Courses Phone Consultations Internet Consultations
Modalities      
Developmental Existential Object Relations Person Centred
Psychodynamic Self Psychology Transactional Analysis
Areas of Specialisation      
Addiction Anger Related Issues Anxiety / Panic Attacks Childhood Issues
Communication Issues Depression Divorce / Separation Family / Parenting
Intimacy Issues Life Transitions Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorders
Postnatal Depression Relationship Issues Sex Related Issues Stress Management
Accreditations   Professional Associations  
Diploma of Transactional Analysis (Psychotherapy) - 2006
Diploma of Counselling & Communication (ACAP) - 2001
Training as a Transactional Analyst -Psychotherapy - Ongoing
Australian Association of Transactional Analysis
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
International Transactional Analysis Association
Service Notes   Service Quality Provision  
Individual Adult Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Group Work
Counselling (both individual & couples) 		Working both professionally and ethically is an important requirement in effective psychotherapy relationships. I am in consistent supervision and learning environments that help me reflect on the quality of work I am doing with with my clients. I update my training on an ongoing basis and am always receptive to new, more beneficial ways to practice.
Experience   Orientation  
15 years in Private Practice working with individuals, couples, groupwork and personal development workshops and retreats. Private Practice in Penrith for 12 years.

My orientation is towards understanding the complexities an individual or couple experience particular to their ways of relating to themselves and significant others. I approach my work with my clients with the clear understanding that our brains are "hard wired" in terms of how we relate, think and behave. I believe that in the right environment this "wiring" can be changed. I have a special interest in working with couples and am committed to ongoing training in this specialised field.
Hours   Transport and Parking  
Monday 9.00am onwards
Tuesday 9.00am onwards
Wednesday 9.00am onwards
Thursday 9.00am onwards
Friday 9.00am onwards
Saturdays now available		 On site private parking available and ample street parking. No parking charge.

Bus & Train easily accessible.

Disabled parking available and disabled access to premises if requested.
Fees   Payment Options  
Individual sessions are 50 minutes - $110
Couples Therapy - $130
 Cash
Cheque
Direct Debit by arrangement