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Dr Melanie Brookes
BSc (Hons), PG Dip (Psych), DPsych/MSc(Psych)

Dr Melanie Brookes is a clinical psychologist based in the Sydney CBD. She has a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science. She currently works in private practice.

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Melanie has a warm, empathetic approach to helping both couples and individuals gain insight into their emotional difficulties. She is compassionate and understanding, allowing her clients to feel safe in order to explore helpful ways to manage their problems. 

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When working with couples, Melanie works within The Gottman Method framework of couples therapy and with individuals she works in a variety of models of treatment including CBT and ACT. Melanie has a special interest in couples therapy, treating adjustment to health diagnoses, perinatal mental health and grief work

Melanie Brookes
Notice to all current and new clients

Due to COVID-19, Melanie is offering both telehealth and face to face appointments. A referral from your GP for a Mental Health Care plan will enable a rebate from Medicare for 10 sessions per calendar year.


Alternatively, if you wish to claim a rebate via a private health fund, please contact your individual fund directly to determine your rebate.

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Our Services
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Perinatal Psychology

Pregnancy and the postpartum stages can be vulnerable times for women and their families. It can be a period of increased stress due to shifts that accompany such a major life changing phase.

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Adjustment Disorders

Adjustment disorder is a prolonged or intense reaction to an identifiable life stressor. It can 

result in the impairment of social, occupational, or academic functioning. 

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Couples Therapy

Couples therapy involves addressing problems & conflicts that can arise in a relationship. The aim is to help clients gain a better understanding of themselves and their partner and to form effective communication strategies.

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Mood Disorders

Mood disorders can impact on many aspects of our lives, such as our relationships, work and family life.

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Anxiety

Anxiety encompasses intense feelings of worry or distress that can be difficult to control. Anxiety can interfere with our everyday lives and impact on our ability to cope with everyday challenges.

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Palliative Care

Palliative care improves the quality
of life for patients and their families facing life threatening illness through addressing psychological distress that may arise. Grief counselling provides support for people grieving the loss of a significant person in their lives. 

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