ABOUT US

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ABOUT US 〰️

HELLO, I'M MEL.

the founder of zenso house, clinical psychologist, & breathwork facilitator

Welcome to my corner of the internet.

Zenso House is the space I always wished existed, somewhere you could sit with a therapist, work somatically, and move your body in ways that genuinely release tension.

My own journey into psychology began in my mid-20s. I’d tried the structured approaches including CBT, Schema, Lacanian work and while I became very good at explaining my patterns, something deeper wasn’t shifting.

Discovering Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) changed that. The work was direct, relational and transformative. I’ve now spent over eight years studying and practicing it deeply. More recently, breathwork and somatic research have become essential parts of my toolkit, and reopened my own spiritual connection to mother earth.

I primarily work with capable, high-functioning women (often with ADHD) who were once labelled “too much,” “too intense,” or “too needy.” My work helps them understand their nervous system, honour the ways they learned to protect themselves, and develop the strength to respond rather than react.

Zenso House now extends beyond therapy into retreats and immersive corporate experiences designed to help individuals and teams build regulation, clarity and depth.

If this resonates, reach out. Let’s create something meaningful. And if qualifications are important to you, you can check out mine below.

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QUALIFICATIONS

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QUALIFICATIONS 〰️

QUALIFICATIONS

✺ Registered Psychologist with Clinical & Forensic Endorsement (AHPRA)

✺ Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor (AHPRA)

✺ Bachelor of Psychology (First Class Honours), University of South Australia

✺ Master of Psychology (Forensic), Bond University.

✺ Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (Core Training)

✺ Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (Advanced Training)

✺ Nalu Massage & Breathwork, Breathwork Certification

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FUN FACTS ABOUT ME

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FUN FACTS ABOUT ME 〰️

I’m all about swimming and giving rollerblading another shot (yep, re-learning those moves!). 

Once upon a time, I was a restaurant manager + studied wine. Thought I might become a sommelier someday. 

I’ve never mastered cartwheels, but hey, there's still time, right?

While I’m currently tattoo-free, I’ve been flirting with the idea of getting one lately. Who knows, maybe one day!

I’ve called many places home, from different corners of Australia to spots overseas, and each adventure has shaped who I am today.

I’m a proud mum to two energetic boys and a dog named Monty (a Maltese x Shitzu), who occasionally lends a paw in the clinic. 

SNAPS FROM LIFE

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SNAPS FROM LIFE 〰️

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