Melanie White
Mental Health Nurse CMHN, Psychotherapist
EMDR.Voices.Therapy
Sydney, NSW 2102
In Person + Online Therapy Austalia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
First and foremost, Melanie is a trauma therapist. She has the knowledge and skills to work with people that have experienced trauma at any age and for any amount of time. As a mental health nurse she is particularly interested in working with people who feel misunderstood or have had a bad experience in the mental health system. She does not use diagnoses and works with each client individually, meeting them with a sense of curiosity and interest in their story.
Services
I use telehealth to work with people located anywhere in Australia.
I can do home visits, or meet in a pre-arranged place for people living on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
I am certified to provide EMDR, SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol) and utilise the Maastricht Protocol to work with Voice Hearers who are distressed by their voices.
I mostly work with people on a 1:1 basis but can also work with up to 2 family members or carers in the same session as the person seeking therapy.
Quality Provision
I participate in regular clinical supervision for each of the modalities I use.
I enjoy attending conferences and webinars to keep up-to-date on all the latest information information.
I use reflective practice on a regular basis to ensure I am working to my best capacity, and use self-regulation prior to every client session.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Credentialled Mental Health Nurse - 2023 - Austalian College of Mental Health Nurses
- Graduate Diploma Mental Health Nursing - 2023 - Central Queensland University
- EMDR Advanced Training - 2021 - Therapist Training
- Blue Knot Trauma Training - Levels 1-3 - 2019 - Blue Knot Foundation
- Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) - Hearing Voices - 2015 - University of Technology Sydney
- Master of Nursing - 2009 - University of Technology Sydney
- Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing) - 1987 - University of Technology Sydney
Modalities
Attachment Theory - Compassion-Focused Therapy - Developmental - EMDR - Internal Family Systems - Interpersonal - Mindfulness - Narrative Therapy - Neuroscience - Person Centred - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Somatic Experiencing® - Trauma-Informed
Professional Associations
- Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
- International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
- The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Practice Locations
Sydney NSW 2102
Appointments
Melanie sees individual clients on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Group programs are run on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Appointments are available from 8am to 4pm.
Regular clients are offered the same day/time slot so that their spot is guaranteed.
Fees & Insurance
F2F appointments for locals are $190 per hour plus travel time/costs. This is inline with the current NDIS recommendations.
Telehealth appointments are $170 per 50 min hour.
Melanie sees Access Plus clients for those who cannot pay.
Payment Options
Fees can be paid when booking on her Website via Stripe. Direct bank transfer can also be arranged.
Contact Melanie
Please contact me to make an appointment