Melissa Beasley

I worked with people experiencing mental health issues long before becoming a psychologist. For over 10 years I worked in homelessness services at The Salvation Army in various roles, helping individuals and families access secure housing. In that work I saw issues including complex mental health diagnoses, domestic violence, trauma, addiction, criminal justice issues, systemic disadvantage and disability. I started my psychology internship at Mullum Road Psychology Clinic in Ringwood, working with children, adolescents and adults and completing autism assessments. I completed my internship at MindSpot, a national digital mental health service, where I now work as a registered psychologist. I founded Human First, an online psychology practice, where I am Principal Psychologist.

I founded Human First with the vision of creating a place where human connection sets the foundation for healing. I believe quality mental health care should be accessible to everyone, and that before any qualification or title, the human sitting across from you matters most. My aim is to help people understand themselves, achieve their goals, find peace from the challenges life throws at them and ultimately be the person they want to be. I am passionate about mental health advocacy, social justice and breaking down stigma.

I offer flexible, confidential, client-centred one-on-one therapy online via telehealth. My approach combines evidence-based modalities, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness-based strategies. At MindSpot I primarily deliver CBT, drawing on other evidence-based modalities as required, and complete assessments of mental health symptoms, risk assessments and safety planning. During my internship I also used Animal Assisted Therapy. I support people with presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions.

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