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Visit Our Private Practice To Begin Your Journey To Positive Change
We're Here to Help
At Fortitude Wellbeing, we provide experienced and supportive psychological services, covering a range of mental health concerns. We have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds to care for their unique needs.
Our professional psychologist, Melissa Bell, is highly qualified, helping individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, anger management, mood disorders, body image, relationship issues and more.
Melissa has built her practice to create a supportive and safe client environment. Her approach focuses on evidence-based therapies for treatment, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy.
Melissa has experience with both men’s mental health and women’s mental health, so whatever your history or concerns — Melissa can help. She is available for in-person and telehealth counselling.
Why Choose Fortitude Wellbeing as Your Psychologist in Prahran?
Trusting Environment
Specialised Psychology Services
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Anxiety can manifest in many forms that impact an individual’s well-being. Discussing these thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe space can help make a difference.
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Depression can be a debilitating mental health condition. We provide comprehensive treatment for your recovery journey.
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Life transitions and changes or demanding circumstances can lead to intense stress. This can be managed with the help of a professional psychologist.
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Couples Therapy can help your relationship rebuild, reconnect and flourish in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Trauma can result in long-term and severely impactful symptoms and behaviours like panic attacks and expressions of distress. You are not alone, and seeking treatment can work to overcome these experiences.
Experienced Registered Psychologist: Melissa Bell
Fortitude Wellbeing’s principal psychologist, Melissa Bell, is fully qualified and has worked as a psychologist and teacher for over 18 years locally and internationally.
Therapeutic Relationship: What To Expect With Fortitude Wellbeing
During your initial consultation with Melissa, she’ll start by gaining a deep understanding of your concerns and goals for psychological therapy. This will help build the therapeutic relationship and establish your treatment plan.
Based on your initial sessions, Melissa will create a personalised treatment plan for your mental health care. Putting in place the best strategy and therapies for your individual needs.
Melissa provides face-to-face and online sessions for personal growth with sincerity and care. Your personalised treatment plan is always flexible to any changes in your concerns, goals or preferences for high-quality, evidence-based treatment.
Your mental health care is designed with the future in mind. During the sessions, we’ll reflect on your progress, acknowledge achievements and identify recommended steps to maintain your mental well-being following therapy.
Our Prahran Psychology Clinic Location
We are conveniently located in South Yarra, close to Prahran, Richmond, Chapel Street and Malvern Rd. There is easy accessibility by private or public transport, with the number 70 tram and East Richmond Station a short walk away.
Book an Appointment: Start Your Mental Health Journey Today
Take the first step towards better mental well-being and book your first appointment.
Please fill out the contact form below with your phone number and email address, or call us directly to schedule your first appointment. We can assist with any queries such as Medicare rebates or appointment times.
For customised treatment that addresses your unique needs in a safe environment, get started with our registered psychologist in Prahran today.