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Grounded, evidence-based therapy in Geelong

Helping people understand and shift the patterns that shape their lives.

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About the Practice

A space for understanding, growth and change

Therapy room with comfortable armchairs and calming artwork

Samsara is a word that refers to the cycles and patterns we all experience in life; in our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and responses to stress.

Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, despite their best efforts to change.

At Samsara Psychology, the therapy focuses on understanding these patterns with compassion and supporting meaningful, sustainable change through evidence-based psychological care.

Areas of Support

Supporting teenagers and adults through arange of emotional challenges.

Trauma & Attachment

Processing trauma and understanding relationship patterns shaped by early experiences, with a focus on building safer ways of connecting.

Anxiety & Panic

Support with persistent worry, panic, and the cycles of avoidance that can keep anxiety going.

Depression & Low Mood

Working with feelings of heaviness, disconnection, and low motivation.

Neurodivergence

A neuroaffirming approach to ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence, including support with overwhelm, emotional regulation, identity, and navigating daily life.

Identity & Life Transitions

Support through periods of change, uncertainty, and shifts in identity or direction.

Stress & Burnout

Understanding and interrupting cycles of overwhelm and burnout, and restoring balance.

My Approach

Mel offers a warm, collaborative approach to psychological wellbeing, integrating evidence-based clinical methods.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Schema Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Re-processing)

Treatment is tailored to each person's goals and circumstances.

Melanie Andrews, Psychologist
Contact

Get in Touch

If you're considering therapy and would like to enquire further, please get in touch.

Contact Details

Fax

(03) 9003 8011

I aim to respond within 23 business days.

Location

275 Ryrie Street

Geelong VIC 3220

Referral Information

Medicare referrals (Mental Health Treatment Plan), NDIS participants (self-managed and plan-managed), and private clients are welcome. Referrals may be emailed to [email protected]