Renee Melges

About the Therapist

Renee Melges is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with a Masters is Clinical Psychology. She has over 25 years experience working as a Psychologist and specialises in mood and anxiety disorders. Renee Melges combines eastern and western philosophies to assist the client to maximise their potential and facilitate personal growth. 

Renee Melges online and In person Holistic Counselling for adults, adolescents and primary school children. 

Areas of expertise:

Renee Melges specialises in mood and anxiety disorders.

There are many areas that a Clinical Psychologist can assist you with:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Relationship difficulties
• Grief and loss
• Building self-confidence
• Sleep difficulties
• Social isolation
• Career and work issues
• Conflict management
• Pain management
• Managing chronic illness
• Stress management
• Life transition issues
• Enhancing your connection to yourself
• Reconnection to life purpose
• Behavioural Issues

In Person Holistic Counselling:

In Person Holistic counselling sessions are held in clinic in Ashburton VIC 3147. In Person sessions are beneficial for those who are not comfortable with online platforms and have a preference for connecting face to face. In Person sessions are available for primary school children, adolescents and adults. 

The Benefits of Online Holistic Counselling:

These days many people have busy lives with competing work and personal priorities and complex schedules. Online Holistic Counselling offers convenience for clients who find travelling for appointments impractical or require more flexibility with their session times. Online Counselling is held within a safe and confidential online environment.

For those of you who are seeking a Holistic Psychologist, however have not found someone locally that you resonate with, online Holistic Counselling with Renee Melges may provide you with the support you require on your healing journey.

Online Holistic Counselling for Primary School Children and Adolescents 

Children from the age of around 8 years old respond well to online Holistic Counselling sessions. Social stories, music and colourful imagery are incorporated to engage a child or teenager through their self-exploration and learning of how to work through their own personal challenges. Parents are invited to attend online sessions with their child in order to better understand their challenges and support their child in reinforcing identified supportive strategies within their home environment. For adolescents parent involvement is encouraged and attendance in sessions is dependent on consent from the adolescent. 

Common reasons parents seek support for their child or adolescent from a Clinical Psychologist include:

• Challenges with emotional regulation
• Symptoms of Anxiety
• Symptoms of Depression
• Dealing with Trauma
• Grief and Loss
• Dealing with change
• Family dynamic challenges
• Dealing with parents’ separation and divorce
• Bullying
• Building self-belief and self-confidence
• Learning to stand up for oneself and hold boundaries with others
• Friendship issues
• Behavioural issues

Rebates

Medicare and Private Health Rebates are available.

Serenity Holistic Psychology offers reduced fees to clients who have a Centrelink Health Care Card or Centrelink Pension Card.

Qualifications:

• Masters in Clinical Psychology
• CB
• ASIST
• EMDR Advanced Practicum Training