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About Melissa

An accomplished, highly experienced & HPCSA board-certified Psychologist in Claremont, Cape Town South Africa.

Expertise & experience as a full-time professional Psychologist in applied psychology in private practice spans 13 years. Extensive experience in career guidance, educational, psycho-diagnostic & neuropsychological assessment of people of all ages. The psychotherapy offering is medium to long-term and compassionate & transformative so that the client feels safe and validated, as these are key ingredients of the therapy process.

 

"I specialize in helping clients with coping & self-regulation skills to deal with everyday challenges, as well as anxiety, grief, depression and having a sense of being lost or directionless. My treatment plan is holistic in nature & views the client as a whole human being with unique qualities & needs. Carefully considering all lifestyle factors, so that healing & change can take place holistically & in a long-lasting way."

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Tertiary studies took place at Stellenbosch University in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape South Africa. After qualifying as a high school educator, school counsellor and registered Psychometrist, Melissa worked at a prestigious semi-private girls high school in Cape Town as a School Counsellor & Life Orientation educator. Melissa was also selected as a volunteer Life Line Counsellor in Cape Town.

 

Melissa then went on to successfully complete the University of the Free State’s Masters programme in applied psychology. The year-long training of the three registration categories (Educational, Clinical & Counselling) was completely integrated in terms of academic and practical training. Resulting in the acquisition of broader knowledge & practice in the field of applied psychology. 

Professionally witnessing and supporting people's transformations during their psychological healing journey is Melissa's passion. Learning and self-development throughout the lifespan of a person form the cornerstone of the services provided.

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 Melissa is also certified in Animal Assisted Therapy & obtained a Diploma in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) through the CoE (UK). The immense benefit of connection with animals (both as pets & as assistants in therapy) is something Melissa highly emphasizes, as part of healing & maintaining a healthy mental state. 

Melissa is currently consulting at rooms in Claremont, Cape Town at Dr. Mark Tunbridge & Associates Registered Psychologists Cape Town

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If you are interested in embarking on a therapeutic journey of understanding yourself better & being treated holistically, you are welcome to make contact by booking online or visiting the contact page.

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