Psychological treatment and assessments
for children, adolescents, adults and families

How can I help you?

For a range of mental health concerns and disorders using extensive modalities individualised for each client.

Cognitive, Educational & Behavioural Assessments. Helping children and families understand learning, attention, and behaviour
Helping children and families understand learning, attention, and behaviour
Therapy for individuals with substance use problems, and therapy for partners, parents and siblings of someone with a substance abuse problems.
For behavioural issues as well as those experiencing depression, anxiety, transitions through schools, experiencing parental separation or divorce, social issues, bullying
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Assessments
Cognitive, Educational & Behavioural Assessments. Helping children and families understand learning, attention, and behaviour
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ADHD Screening

Helping children and families understand learning, attention, and behaviour.

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Addiction
Therapy for individuals with substance use problems, and therapy for partners, parents and siblings of someone with a substance abuse problems.
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Children and Adolescents

For behavioural issues as well as those experiencing depression, anxiety, transitions through schools, experiencing parental separation or divorce, social issues, bullying

Assessments

Cognitive, Educational & Behavioural Assessments. Helping children and families understand learning, attention, and behaviour

ADHD Screening

Helping children and families understand learning, attention, and behaviour

Addiction

Therapy for individuals with substance use problems, and therapy for partners, parents and siblings of someone with a substance abuse problems.

Children and Adolescents

For behavioural issues as well as those experiencing depression, anxiety, transitions through schools, experiencing parental separation or divorce, social issues, bullying

Assessments

Cognitive, Educational & Behavioural Assessments. Helping children and families understand learning, attention, and behaviour

ADHD Screening

Helping children and families understand learning, attention, and behaviour

Addiction

Therapy for individuals with substance use problems, and therapy for partners, parents and siblings of someone with a substance abuse problems.

Children and Adolescents

For behavioural issues as well as those experiencing depression, anxiety, transitions through schools, experiencing parental separation or divorce, social issues, bullying

Melissa Collins

Psychologist (Clinical Registrar) BPsychSc(Hons), MPsych(Clin), MAPS
Brisbane CBD

I’m a psychologist (Clinical Registrar) who provides psychological therapy and assessments for people across the lifespan — from young children and adolescents through to adults, families, and older adults.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I aim to help clients develop emotional insight, make sense of their experiences, and create meaningful, sustainable change.

I bring warmth, maturity, wisdom, and perspective from life experience, alongside rigorous professional training in clinical psychology. Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as a broadcaster in program presenting and producing roles, as a writer, and in crisis and disaster support. These experiences deepened my respect for the complexity of people’s stories and the courage it takes to share them — shaping the way I connect with clients and understand their unique needs.

I hold a Master of Psychology (Clinical) from Swinburne University of Technology and a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from the University of Queensland. My research has explored how society judges parents who don’t have primary custody after separation, and how people care for themselves when a parent or sibling is living with mental illness.

People often come to see me for help with:

When life feels uncertain or painful, therapy can offer a space for reflection, healing, and growth. I work with individuals and families to address the patterns, stress, and emotions that keep them feeling stuck. Click on the sections below to learn more about how I can help you and/or your family.
Emotional wellbeing

Anxiety, stress, or overwhelm

Low mood, depression, or loss of motivation

Grief and loss

Burnout and perfectionism

Anger and emotion regulation

Obsessive or compulsive patterns

Trauma and early attachment experiences

Relationships and identity

Relationship or interpersonal difficulties

Low mood, depression, or loss of motivation

Couples therapy and adjustment after separation or divorce

Self-esteem, confidence, and identity concerns

Parenting stress and family communication

Addiction and its impact on individuals or family members

Growth and change

Life transitions, loss, or major adjustment

ADHD, focus, and behavioural challenges

Learning or cognitive difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia)

Work-related stress and balance

Personal growth, meaning, and direction

Children and Adolescents
Addiction and Substance abuse issues
parenting difficulties
Grief, loss, and managing life transitions
Depression and depressive disorders
Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD.

Therapeutic Approaches

Helping children and families understand learning, attention, and behaviour

addiction

working with children and adolescents

parenting difficulties

older adults

grief, loss, trauma

depression

bipolar disorder

Anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD

Ready to start your mental health journey?

Take the first step toward clarity and understanding

Whether you’re seeking guidance for your child, adolescent, or yourself, Melissa Collins offers evidence-based assessments and compassionate psychological support.