WHAT MY CLIENTS Say
Testimonials
I’m very comfortable with the pace of my overall experience at therapy. I appreciate the practical tips and techniques learned during my first few sessions, and how safe and comfortable I could be when sharing anything with Melissa. She’s been very gentle and patient. The sessions I had with Melissa were something I could look forward to, I’m so thankful that therapy had helped me so much!
I was able to identify areas of improvement for myself and apply the thought processes that Melissa demonstrated to me in therapy sessions to my own experiences outside of therapy. I recommended her to many of my friends when they were keen to have therapy as well! I could feel genuine warmth and was very comfortable with Melissa throughout. She also kept in mind what I wanted to work towards and overall I felt like I left every session feeling positive.
I did not find counselling easy. Opening up was messy. I felt like I had too many issues to be handled by anyone. But Melissa was patient with me. She probed. She listened. I learnt about internal family relationships, and how to nurture a healthier, truer form of myself. I had long put other people’s feelings, needs and wants before my own, so I didn’t really have a good sense of what I needed. I learnt to spend time with myself, to treat myself compassionately, to set boundaries with my parents. I am now at a point that I didn’t think I would have reached at the start of my journey. I am able to do what I love without hating myself, to struggle without feeling hopeless, and most importantly, to pick myself up after every fall without the fear of falling again. Thank you, Melissa.
Melissa is super helpful and nice when giving advice and allowing me to push my limits where I could have a lot of self-growth. I managed to overcome many obstacles that I would have struggled with in the past. I highly recommend Melissa as a therapist.
A very good fit and a very safe space for sharing emotions and working through issues. Thanks for everything.
Melissa holds gentle yet challenging space for her clients. She is able to meet you where you presently are while also joining you in imagining a more possible and joyous life, complete with self-understanding and curiosity. All my sessions with Melissa have ended with me feeling more in control, despite the external circumstances that may have been robbing me of agency and transformation. Infinitely grateful for this space.
Although therapy can be daunting, I’ve enjoyed our sessions a lot and I appreciate how you have always paced with me through all the issues that have popped up every now and then. I especially appreciate that you have always been very open on which modality of therapy you are planning to utilise, and would always pre-empt me by letting me know how it works and even giving me information about it so that I could do my own research if I wanted. You have also been careful to check in with me on my comfort level of using them and allowed me to make my own choice if I wanted to pursue certain issues or therapy modalities.
You have also been mindful to coach me in learning different skills and to scaffold me so that I could gain the confidence to practice these skills on my own as time passed. I love that you have also made time during each session not just to check on my well-being but also to check in if I have been able to internalise what was previously learnt during our sessions. You have also been unafraid to confront my beliefs and thinking at times (without making me feel unsafe at all!) which has allowed me to learn to challenge some of my negative thinking and to explore the possibility of alternative realities.
Above all, you have always been so sweet and kind throughout all our sessions. Even when talking about difficult topics, you have been able to help me do so with humour and hope, and that has really sustained me through the difficult and good times over the last year.
You have also been mindful to coach me in learning different skills and to scaffold me so that I could gain the confidence to practice these skills on my own as time passed. I love that you have also made time during each session not just to check on my well-being but also to check in if I have been able to internalise what was previously learnt during our sessions. You have also been unafraid to confront my beliefs and thinking at times (without making me feel unsafe at all!) which has allowed me to learn to challenge some of my negative thinking and to explore the possibility of alternative realities.
Above all, you have always been so sweet and kind throughout all our sessions. Even when talking about difficult topics, you have been able to help me do so with humour and hope, and that has really sustained me through the difficult and good times over the last year.
When I first came to therapy, I was in a dark and hopeless place and was struggling to find the meaning of life. Melissa’s comforting and unwavering presence, her willingness to enter those dark places with me, gradually started to introduce hope back into my life. I gained the courage to step forth and explore, reclaiming my life bit by bit. She never once showed frustration or impatience when I inevitably stumbled. She was always there with me every step of the way, guiding and believing in me. I don’t think I can be where I am today without her, embracing life and believing in myself. I truly am grateful from the bottom of my heart and I dare say I owe my life to her.
I first sought help in an emotionally distraught state as I was facing criminal prosecution. Despite what I did, I have never felt that Melissa judged me for my actions. She gave me her listening ear, but most importantly, equipped me with tools to manage the internal conflicts within. She is extremely perceptive and would at times challenge my own wrong perceptions which I appreciate. I would say she is wise beyond her age. She has all the qualities a person needs in a therapist and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. I feel so blessed to have her by my side during this arduous stage of my life. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for embarking on this journey with me and I will always remember her as my guardian angel during my darkest hours.
When I met Melissa, I was going through a very challenging period. I disguised myself and tried to function normally but deep down in me, I have many emotional trauma. Physically I constantly feel dizzy and sick. I suffered from frequent gastric pain and muscle ache. Everything was wrong. Melissa was very caring and sincere. I felt that I was able to tell her anything that I feel discomfort. And she would encourage me to speak up without judging me negatively. She led me to think and understand myself better. Melissa showed great understanding about what was happening to me, and I placed my trust in her and she guided me to cope with my anxieties. Gradually, my anxieties disappeared. I am back to my normal self. I couldn’t believe that I could get back to my normal self again. I am really grateful and happy to have met Melissa.
Melissa was a huge source of support for me to help me through my period of distress. I want to express my gratitude towards her because only with her help, I am doing much much much much better now. THANK YOU SO MUCH MELISSA!
Melissa is an excellent therapist. She is calm, clear headed, intelligent and sharp. She made me feel comfortable and safe to open myself up completely, always encouraging me to probe deeper and think about myself in a non-judgemental manner. EMDR sessions were carried out in a professional and safe manner, putting my anxiety and uncertainty at ease. It has been a 6 month journey with her and I come out of this experience a much calmer and more relaxed person. Melissa has changed my life for the better and I can’t thank her enough. To anyone looking for help or just wanting to understand themselves better, I would highly recommend reaching out to Melissa. She is a fantastic support to guide you through a difficult time. Once again, thank you Melissa.
My therapy journey with Melissa was very wholesome and enriching. She engages me with leading questions to get me reflecting on certain issues. She also provides advice and techniques to deal with my issues with relationships and work stress. Melissa listens with an open mind and she creates an environment where I felt safe to open up to her. All in all, I really enjoyed my therapy sessions with Melissa, and I’m glad she was part of my journey to achieve a better mental well-being. Thank you!