Ann Melbin

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
With over 14 years of experience in the health and wellbeing field, Ann has cultivated a client-led, empathetic, and culturally diverse approach. She blends evidence-based practice with an understanding of each individual’s unique experiences.

Ann Melbin is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers and has over 14 years of professional experience in the health and mental wellbeing sector. She provides evidence-based psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties.

Ann adopts a client-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to therapy. Her practice integrates current psychological research with clinical expertise to support individuals in understanding the underlying factors contributing to their difficulties and developing effective coping strategies. She works collaboratively with clients to identify treatment goals and to facilitate meaningful and sustainable improvements in psychological wellbeing.

Ann has experience supporting individuals presenting with:

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depressive symptoms
  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
  • Adjustment challenges and life transitions

Ann utilises a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, tailored to the needs of each individual. These include:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Systemic and family-informed approaches
  • Mindfulness-based interventions

Her clinical approach emphasises the development of psychological insight, emotional regulation skills, and adaptive coping strategies, enabling clients to better manage distress and enhance their overall functioning and quality of life.

Ann operates as an independent practitioner and engages Clear Health Psychology to provide administrative and practice support services. This arrangement enables her to focus on delivering high-quality mental health assessment and therapeutic services to her clients.

Appointment duration:  51 minutes

Telehealth: Yes

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