About Melody
Melody is deeply passionate about working with people across the lifespan to improve their mental health and wellbeing. She employs a warm, compassionate and curious approach when working with individuals. Melody aims to create an inviting, safe and comfortable environment where goals to support wellbeing can be explored.
Melody is committed to working from an evidence-based approach that is flexibly tailored to the individual needs and goals of her clients. She primarily practices within Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness frameworks. In doing so, Melody applies a holistic approach that considers individuals emotional, social and physical wellbeing.
Melody graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). She is a General Psychologist who has experience working in private practice. Melody is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Institute of Private Practicing Psychologists (IPPP).
Melody has a special interest in Women’s health. In 2021, she published an article in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ANZJOG) entitled ‘The impact of surgically diagnosed symptomatic endometriosis on women’s social lives, work and education: An inductive classical content analysis’.
Services
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and bereavement
Stress management
Self-esteem
Trauma
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Women’s health
Emotion regulation difficulties
Relationship difficulties
LGBTIQ+ challenges
* Please note Melody does not engage in WorkCover claims or Medico-Legal and Family Court reports
Fee
50 minute appointment
$205
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Telehealth appointments are available via phone or video. Please inform staff when booking your appointment.
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Non-attendance and cancellations less than 24 hours prior to appointment time will be charged at the full fee.
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Fees are payable on the day of the appointment.
Debit card, credit card, bank transfer and cash are accepted methods of payment.
Referral Pathways
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A GP referral is not required for appointments with Melody. Without a GP referral, the full fee is payable on the day of the appointment.
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Melody provides psychological treatment under the Australian Government’s Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative.
The current Medicare rebate for a 50 minute appointment with a General Psychologist is $96.65. You will need to speak with your GP to find out if you are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan to access this rebate.
Under a Mental Health Care Plan, Medicare rebates can be provided for up to 10 appointments per calendar year.
For more information on accessing Medicare mental health care, please see fact sheet.
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Melody is registered with private health insurance providers in Australia.
If you have private health insurance with psychology cover you may be eligible to claim rebates on your appointment via Melody’s HICAPS terminal.
Private health rebates will differ depending on your individual policy.
Please note private health insurance cannot be claimed if you are already accessing Medicare rebates for your appointment.
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Melody can provide psychological services to NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed.
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Melody can provide Psychological services to DVA participants.
Booking an Appointment
Appointments with Melody are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10am — 5pm.
New and existing clients can book appointments by phoning the Glenelg Psychology admin team Monday to Friday between 9am — 5pm.
Get in Touch →
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Phone: (08) 8294 1411
Fax: (08) 8284 4144
Email: hello@melodypsychology.com.au -
Glenelg Psychology
710 Anzac Highway Glenelg SA 5045 -
If support is required outside of contact hours, please see the 24-hour phone and online support services below:
Mental Health Triage (13 14 65)
Lifeline (13 11 14)
Lifeline Crisis Text Service (SMS 0477 131 114)
Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467)
Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636)
Emergency (000)
Contact Form
Use the form below to send Melody a message or enquiry. Your message will be returned as soon as possible. If it is an emergency, please see after hours support information above.