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Melanie is a Counsellor and Play Therapist with 22 years experience of working with children and families. Melanie is registered at a Clinical Level with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She is currently studying with Queensland Family Institute working toward becoming a Certified Family Therapist. Melanie is a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and is also working towards Play Therapy Registration. Melanie has always had a passion for working with children and families. Starting her career in Early Childhood Education in New Zealand, this provided Melanie with knowledge and a deep understanding of early childhood development and behaviour. Melanie has intergrated her learning into her counselling practice, and further extended this into her adolescent work. Melanie's passion for working with children, young people and families has led her into growing an appreciation for relationships. Melanie understands relationships can be both a source of support and healing as well as conflicts, stress and worry. Adopting a family systems approach allows Melanie to guide and support relationships and support individuals to improve communication and understand conflicts. |