Melissa Ferrari

Melissa Ferrari is a PACFA Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, PACFA Certified Supervisor and Couple Counsellor based in Pymble, Sydney. She offers EMDR trauma-therapy and long-term psychotherapy, with a particular focus on individual work and self-analysis, alongside counselling for couples. With over 25 years’ experience, Melissa has supported individuals and couples from around the world. She is trained in a range of evidence-based approaches and is one of the few therapists in Australia trained by Stan Tatkin, founder of the PACT Institute. She is fully certified in the PACT model via the Institute in California, and a Faculty member. Known for her warm and engaging approach, Melissa helps clients work through complex relational and personal challenges, including conflict, disconnection, and intimacy, supporting lasting change in both individual and couple work.

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“After a lifetime of trauma, doing my deep work with my therapist helped me overcome my depression, anxiety and disordered eating.”

“I loved the visualisations and experiential exercises in my course – especially the house and wholeness visualisation.”

“Each new year I started a new diet plan, and each new year I failed. After working with my therapist, I have a whole new perspective.”

“Such an interesting Therapeutic Collage taster workshop. The only problem was that the course was only for an hour – I want more!”

“A great presenter and such a great depth of knowledge. I highly recommend the workshop on mindfulness.”

“Working with my therapist was so powerful – I was feeling so stuck and she helped me clarify my goals for the future.”

“The presenter’s generosity in sharing her time, knowledge and tips were invaluable. She has a wealth of knowledge which she is able to impart in an engaging, succinct, warm manner.”

“My therapist mirrored back to me my own strength, my own purpose, my own soul – that is what kept me digging deep and showing up for myself.”

“My therapist is extremely encouraging and supportive. I now feel excited and confident that I can fulfill my dream knowing that she is there to guide me. She is a superstar!”

“My therapist always reflected back to me that there was something better waiting on the other side of darkness. Forever grateful”

“My therapist was the lighthouse throughout my recovery journey. She offered me light until I found my way through the darkness I had been living with since a teenager.”

“I believe in destiny and I am so grateful that my therapist came into my life – she taught me about honesty, trust, boundaries, and healthy love.”

“Working with my therapist has not only improved my relationships with my family, friends and work colleagues, but most importantly, my true self!”

“My therapist’s compassion and desire to see me live my best life is palpable. I owe her my life.”

“After our work together, I feel so much more confident, empowered and self-believing.”

“My therapist taught me how to be a nourishing mother to myself – this meant finding ways to soothe myself and meet my needs in other ways, rather than using food.”

“Working with my therapist, I have been able to heal and move away from my early childhood pain and trauma. I learnt how to nurture and be true to myself.”

“The kindness, love and compassion my therapist shared are the most important tools I’ll ever need. The world needs a million more Jodies!”

“My therapist’s love and encouragement completely changed my life. She was down to earth, caring and compassionate.”

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