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Mrs Melissa Ferrari
Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Melissa Ferrari - PACFA & AARC Registered
Pymble, Sydney NSW 2073
In Person + Online Therapy
Philosophy & Vision
What I believe in is very simple. Most of us do better in healthy secure relationships.
Part of my job is to help you find your way there.
Background
Melissa Ferrari is one of Australia's most sought-after therapists. With over 25 years' experience in couples counselling and individual psychotherapy, she is regularly called upon as a relationship expert across national media.
Services
Individual Adult Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Counselling for Individuals and Couples
One Day Couple Intensives
Three Day Couple Intensives
Quality Provision
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 my clients. I update my training on an ongoing basis and am always receptive to new, more beneficial ways to practice.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Diploma of Transactional Analysis (Psychotherapy) - 2006 - Aust. College of Integrative Studies
- Diploma of Counselling & Communication (ACAP) - 2001 - Aust. College Applied Psychology
- Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy - 2013 - PACT Institute
- Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy 1 - 2014 - PACT Institute
- Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy Level 2 - 2017 - PACT Institute
- Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy Level 3 - 2021 - PACT Institute
- PACT Therapy Certified - 2023 - PACT Institute
Modalities
Developmental - Existential - Object Relations - PACT - Person Centred - Psychodynamic - Self Psychology - Transactional Analysis - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
Melissa is one of few therapists in the country to have received training from American clinician and researcher Stan Tatkin. Founder of the PACT Training Institute, he pioneered the PACT method - Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy, an approach Melissa has used in her practice for over six years. She was asked by Dr Tatkin to be a PACT Ambassador in Australia for the PACT Institute in 2020, to write about the PACT approach and present at mental health workshops and trainings.
Melissa also uses Transactional Analysis as a strong basis to her work as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Professional Associations
- Australian Transactional Analysis Association
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
- International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
- International Transactional Analysis Association
Practice Locations
33 Bannockburn Road
Pymble NSW 2073
Plenty of street parking.
Appointments
Monday 9.00am onwards
Tuesday 10.00am onwards
Wednesday 9.00am onwards
Thursday 10.00am onwards
Saturday 10am onwards
Fees & Insurance
PYMBLE - Individual sessions are 50 minutes - $210 (including GST)
Couples Therapy - $300 per hour (including GST)
Online sessions available too
Payment Options
Cash,
Direct Debit by arrangement
EFTPOS
VISA & Mastercard
Contact Melissa
Please contact me to make an appointment