Meet Your Clinician
Melissa Herdy
Clinical Psychologist & Board-Approved Supervisor
About Melissa
Warm, Experienced & Down-to-Earth Psychological Support
With a career spanning 30 years, Melissa Herdy is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist who brings a wonderful blend of warmth, humour, and wisdom to her work. She is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel instantly at ease, deeply respected, and genuinely understood. For Melissa, it is a profound privilege to be invited into a client's inner world and to walk alongside them on their journey.
Melissa has a rich and diverse professional background. She has spent 15 years in university counselling services, including roles as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Clinic Coordinator for the QUT Psychology & Counselling Clinic. She has also worked as a Senior Mental Health Clinician in a Youth Enhanced Service for young people (12-25), in specialised domestic violence services, and at Bloomhill Cancer Care. This breadth of experience gives her a holistic, grounded, and deeply human approach to therapy.
She works primarily with adolescents (12+) and adults, supporting them through a wide range of life challenges and mental health concerns. While experienced with more complex presentations, Melissa is passionate about helping people build resilience, manage stress, and navigate life transitions to prevent burnout and foster a balanced, fulfilling life.
Therapeutic Approach
Evidence-Based, Trauma-Informed, and Individually Tailored
Melissa draws on a comprehensive range of evidence-based therapeutic frameworks, selecting and tailoring her approach to each individual client. Her Masters level training ensures a strong foundation in proven methods, while her extensive experience allows her to flexibly integrate different approaches to best meet a client's unique needs and goals.
Areas of Special Interest
What Melissa Can Help With
The Person Behind the Clinician
Melissa's Approach to Care
“I never take for granted the courage it takes to share your story. I bring curiosity, compassion, and no judgement to every session — and my hope is always to help you find relief, clarity, and a better quality of life.”
Melissa brings a natural warmth and humour to the therapy room, creating a space where clients feel instantly at ease and deeply respected. Drawing on a rich background in health psychology, she has a holistic understanding of the connection between physical and mental wellbeing, and a particular passion for supporting clients navigating the healthcare system or living with physical health conditions. Ultimately, Melissa considers it a profound privilege to walk alongside her clients, helping them connect with their own strengths and find a more balanced, fulfilling life.