Melissa Halliwell Master of Counselling | ACA Registered Counsellor | Registered Nurse (RN)

Welcome, I offer Compassionate, Specialised Counselling for Adults, Teens & Couples in Bendigo & Telehealth Australia-Wide

You Don’t Have to Carry It Alone

Whether you are processing a profound loss, navigating relationship tension, supporting a teenager through severe distress, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, welcome. Taking the first step toward support takes courage, and I provide a safe, inclusive, and grounded space where you can feel heard and supported.

With dual qualifications as a Registered Nurse and an Accredited Counsellor, I combine clinical safety with deep emotional empathy. My goal is to give you and your family practical tools and a calm space to heal, rebuild, and move forward.

Key Areas of Support

• Grief, Loss & Bereavement: Specialised support for navigating the heavy weight of loss—whether that is the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a loss of health, loss of a job or major life shifts. Grief is rarely linear, and you don't have to navigate it in isolation.

• Relationship & Communication Support: Dedicated space for individuals and couples facing communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, life stage transitions, or navigating conflict in a constructive, healthier way.

• Youth & Adolescent Mental Health (Teens & Young Adults): Gentle, highly supportive counselling for young people navigating panic attacks, low self-esteem, self-harm, emotional intensity, or school stress. I help teens build healthy coping mechanisms and emotional balance.

• Health, Aging & Caregiver Stress: Grounded, practical care for individuals entering into aged care, families facing chronic illness, disability, aging relatives, or caregiver burnout—backed by years of hands-on nursing experience.

• Anxiety, Panic & Emotional Regulation: Evidence-based strategies to calm a racing mind, quiet panic symptoms, and break free from negative thought loops.

My Therapeutic Approach

There is no "one size fits all" approach to counselling. I tailor every session using proven, evidence-based therapies:

• Person-Centred & Trauma-Informed Care: Ensuring emotional safety, trust, and your personal agency are at the heart of every session.

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills: Concrete, immediate strategies for distress tolerance, managing intense emotions, and stopping harmful coping mechanisms.

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ACT & CBT: Practical tools to process painful thoughts, reframe anxiety, and take steps toward what truly matters to you.

Session Options & Location

• Online Telehealth: Available now to individuals, couples, teens, and families Australia-wide from the comfort and privacy of home.

• In home visits to residential aged care homes in Bendigo.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your relationship, or a teenager in need of guidance, I offer a gentle and confidential space to start.

Ready to find clarity and real growth? Reach out today to take the next step. https://peaceharmonyandwellbeing.com.au/contact