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Melissa Ford
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
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Melissa Ford

Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General

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Alexandra Headland, QLD 4572
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I work with adults experiencing a range of symptoms including anxiety, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, lack of confidence/self-esteem, difficulties making decisions or difficulties in relationships. Many clients reports a sense of feeling inauthentic, not in contact with who they really are and unable to experience and listen to the wisdom of their emotions.
I specialise in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and am highly trained in each. These therapies are powerful, evidence-based approaches to assist in understanding oneself, ones "parts" or reactions/thoughts/feelings/body sensations and processing underlying traumas/wounds and unmet attachment needs.
Knowing it takes incredible courage to engage in therapy, I work to create a space in which clients feel accepted, understood and guided to know and heal themselves and build stronger self-leadership. Clients report a greater sense of internal openness, calmness, courage and a renewed clarity in making decisions that are right for the them.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Alexandra Headland, QLD 4572

$210 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
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My Practice at a Glance

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Alexandra Headland, QLD 4572

$210 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $210
  • Pay by Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Medicare Rebates
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
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Melissa Ford
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
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Melissa Ford
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Melissa Ford
  • In Practice for 13 Years
  • Certificate from Internal Family Systems Therapy Training Australia L2 Training
  • Certificate from EMDR Institute Australia & New Zealand Accredited EMDR Practitioner
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Melissa Ford
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Melissa Ford
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Melissa Ford
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Melissa Ford
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • EMDR
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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We will work together to find what combination of Internal Family Systems Therapy and EMDR work best for you. Some clients find they prefer one therapy over another, many enjoy a combination of both therapies. I will be guided by what connects with you and feels most effective.
with questions.
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Melissa Ford
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
"
We will work together to find what combination of Internal Family Systems Therapy and EMDR work best for you. Some clients find they prefer one therapy over another, many enjoy a combination of both therapies. I will be guided by what connects with you and feels most effective.
with questions.
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Melissa Ford
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General

Location

Primary Location

Alexandra Headland, QLD 4572

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Postcodes

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Melissa Ford
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
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Melissa Ford
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General