Mel is an experienced Social Worker dedicated to providing holistic assessment and counselling support to students.
Mel has over 10 years of experience within the acute health sector, with a particular focus on grief, loss and bereavement counselling and assisting people to cope and adjust to many different life transitions that they may be facing.
As a Student Counsellor, Mel offers support and practical strategies to students with the aim of improving resilience, well-being, and student outcomes. Some of the areas Mel supports students with include managing stress, anxiety and overwhelm, adjusting to university life, feelings of depression and low mood, loss and grief issues, coping with a crisis and family and relationship issues.
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About me
Mel is an experienced Social Worker dedicated to providing holistic assessment and counselling support to students.
Mel has over 10 years of experience within the acute health sector, with a particular focus on grief, loss and bereavement counselling and assisting people to cope and adjust to many different life transitions that they may be facing.
As a Student Counsellor, Mel offers support and practical strategies to students with the aim of improving resilience, well-being, and student outcomes. Some of the areas Mel supports students with include managing stress, anxiety and overwhelm, adjusting to university life, feelings of depression and low mood, loss and grief issues, coping with a crisis and family and relationship issues.
Mel utilises a variety of evidence-based interventions including, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness-based approaches.
In her spare time, Mel enjoys spending time with family and friends, travel, and is always looking for new food experiences to try.
Mel works full time and is available for appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays each week.
About me
Master of Mediation and Conflict Resolution (In Progress) University of South Australia
Master of Social Work University of South Australia
Bachelor of Management (Human Resource Management) University of South Australia