Melanie Brooks

Professional experience

Melanie is a skilled Provisional Psychologist with a background in coaching and counselling. Over the past 18 months, she has excelled in the occupational rehabilitation sector, offering vital support to individuals recovering from workplace injuries. Melanie’s primary focus is on guiding clients towards regaining autonomy and self-empowerment during their healing journey.

Melanie’s takes a person-centered approach with her clients. She places great importance on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can freely share their thoughts and feelings. Through empathetic listening and thoughtful inquiry, Melanie helps individuals identify their personal values and goals, promoting self-discovery and growth. Drawing from a blend of techniques, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Self- Care Practices and Psychoeducation, she tailors her interventions to suit each client’s unique needs. Melanie’s unwavering dedication to providing a supportive environment empowers her clients to overcome challenges and thrive.

Interests

• Swimming
• Surfing
• Spending time in the sun
• Op shopping

What Melanie loves about working in mental health

“I greatly value the opportunity to connect meaningfully with those seeking to make improvements to their wellbeing and ways of relating to self and others.”