Melissa Herdy - Clinical Psychologist

Melissa is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in a range of settings, including Kids Help Line, disability services, community mental health, university counselling services and private practice.  

Melissa enjoys making a positive difference in people’s lives by supporting and empowering them to improve their mental, emotional and physical health and wellbeing. Having worked for many years with university students, she is well versed in the needs of students. She has significant experience in treating stress, procrastination and perfectionism, sleep disturbance, mood disorders and anxiety conditions. 

Melissa has a good understanding of issues relating to military life and the impact of deployments. She understands the demands and challenges of parenthood and can offer support around relationship, parenting and family difficulties.

Melissa understands and appreciates the demands and challenges of life stages, ranging from adolescence to partnering and parenthood, to midlife and into later adulthood. She also enjoys supporting people through adjusting to life transitions, those facing significant health issues as well as grief and bereavement.

Drawing from evidence-based treatments that are tailored to the individual, Melissa predominantly uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Compassion Focused Therapy and positive psychology practices. She is a board-approved supervisor and enjoys mentoring early career psychologists.  

In her life outside of work, Melissa is a busy mother of two. She tries (sometimes successfully!) to make space to move her body through practicing yoga, going to the gym and hiking. She applies mindfulness and meditation as well as centring values in her personal life as well as in therapy. Melissa has a warm, understanding and calm presence. Her friendly nature, sense of humour and non-judgemental approach will quickly make you feel at ease.

Melissa works with adolescents and adults and has availability on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.