Melanie Wray

Philosophy & Vision

I am a counsellor and social worker specialising in mental health during the perinatal period for birthing and non-birthing parents as well as the ongoing parenting experience as children grow. This can be a time of great longing and joy as well as disappointment and challenge. Through the process of becoming the parent you want to be, we may explore relationships and belonging, familial patterns, intimacy, addictions, recovery from experiences of violence and abuse, grief and loss, loneliness, anger, understanding fears and supports for neurodiversity in parenting.

I am passionate about walking alongside people as they explore what makes them who they are now and what they hope for their life and those around them. My counselling style is grounded in present moment awareness, connections, compassionate enquiry, a supportive therapeutic relationship and empowerment.

Background

I started working in theatres around Melbourne and completed a degree in performing arts in 2001 before I studied and moved into a career in social work. For over 10 years I have developed therapeutic counselling skills through my work in community and clinical mental health, perinatal mental health, child, youth and family counselling.

Services

Therapy Approach

I work holistically with the internal and external systems exploring strengths and values. I have completed training in CBT, DBT, ACT, Positive Psychology, Yoga and Mindfulness and EMDR therapies.