About Melinda

Helping you to grow professionally

After 30 + years working as a clinician, trainer & program coordinator, & 20 years as a clinical supervisor, I specialise in providing trauma informed supervision & leadership & workplace consultancy for social workers, mental health practitioners & lawyers who work with distressed clients.

From my school years, when I first learned about the Holocaust and the impact of the Vietnam War, I became fascinated by how humans survive tragedy and keep going. That curiosity has stayed with me throughout my career — from my first role supporting war veterans in an acute mental health hospital, to counselling refugees & asylum seekers, defence personnel, police & couples. I have often asked myself: What fosters growth and hope?

Over the years, working in mental health and trauma settings, I have reflected on how we can best care for ourselves whilst doing this work & how organisations can foster more effective work environments. Helping professionals develop practice skills & thrive, even in challenging circumstances, motivates my work with you.

I look forward to learning about your career journey, your current work priorities and where you want to go next.

• Bachelor of Social Work (with mental health accreditation)
• Master of Arts (Couple & Family Therapy)
• Graduate Cert. Public Service Management Program
• Cert.4 Workplace & Business Coaching
• Cert. 4 Workplace Training & Assessment

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