About Me

The way I work

Each person develops their own goals for therapy, but broadly we work towards developing a deeper understanding of ourselves, a different relationship with our thoughts and feelings, and improving self-acceptance. I incorporate techniques from a number of different therapeutic domains to tailor the sessions to my client's individual needs, these include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (mindfulness) and Neuropsychotherapy.

Work Experience

I have 20 years of counselling experience in a variety of roles and organisations including:

• Thomas Embling Hospital - a facility for mentally ill prisoners
• Odyssey House - a residential drug treatment facility
• Malmsbury Juvenile Justice centre - a residential Youth Training Centre for offenders
• CREDIT drug diversion program in the Magistrates court
• Victoria Police, providing in-house counselling assisting Police members as well as organisational support and  assisting in the development of an Alcohol and Other Drug treatment program
• Monash University research teams:  The Children’s Recovery Project team, The Refugee treatment team and The Gambling treatment evaluation study 
• Private practice, including special populations (AFL, Defence members, Police members, performers) 

Areas of Interest

• chronic pain, injury, and other health conditions
• anxiety and panic
• family of origin and interpersonal challenges
• depression and low mood
• sleep disturbance, insomnia, parasomnia
• sexual identity, LGBTQIA+ friendly practice
• neurodivergent identity, neuro affirming practice

Professional Qualifications

• Doctor of Psychology (Forensic)
• Graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology
• Graduate Diploma in Criminology
• Bachelor of Science 

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Registrations

I am registered with:

• The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), recognised as qualified to provide Clinical Psychology treatment.
• Medicare -  I can provide services under the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative and DVA.​

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• Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists​

Dr Melissa Glenwright, Clinical Psychologist, Suite 39, level 2, 5 Everage Street Moonee Ponds VIC 3039