Ms. Melissa Ford, BPsych (Hons), M Psych (Ed & Dev)
About Me
I am a friendly and empathic person and professional who is passionate about the role of attachment both within relationships with others and relationship with the self. I endeavour to provide a safe place for people to understand and know themselves with a sense of compassion and self-comfort. In doing so, we can make space to resolve the traumas, wounds or unmet needs that often underlie a range of mental health issues. This gives us a deeper sense of peace, calm and meaning in life.
Education & Experience
I have 10+ years experience working as a Psychologist with a range of populations including adults, teenagers, parents, families and couples.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Families
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English