Registered Counsellor
Languages Spoken:
Melissa Anderson
BPharm BMus (VCA) MSocSc (Couns) MFVC QMACA
Pharmacist (retired), Counsellor, Resilience and Leadership Coach
Melissa completed a pharmacy degree in 1997 and an opera degree at the Victorian College of the Arts in 2001. She completed a Masters degree in Counselling in 2008 and runs a private counselling practice (individuals/couples/family sessions) and a resilience & leadership academy (group classes/holiday programs) in Brighton working with children, teenagers and adults.
www.shineacademy.com.au (GIRLS)
www.longfordandfraser.com.au (BOYS)
Due to demand, Melissa accepts new clients by referral only: via an existing client and/or through a relationship with your family via the academies.
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