Meet Mel
Hi! I’m Mel. I’m a qualified hypno-psychotherapist with a passion for supporting people to improve their quality of life.
About me
Growing up in a small family on the north side of Brisbane, Australia, I was always the sensitive little one. I was particularly empathetic to people, nature and animals – even setting dad’s live bait free when he wasn’t looking. My transition into adulthood revealed a deep curiosity about people and a desire to empower others to live more fulfilling lives. This led me to my studies and work in social work and human services, and a deep journey into my own inner world.
A trip to Hawaii at 23 years of age unwittingly turned into a three-and-a-half-year, totally cliché soul-searching travel journey, where I explored my internal and external worlds in great depth, including my own ongoing challenges and ‘rooms for improvement’. I realised how intensely I was reacting to the world and how much my past experiences influenced this state of ‘autopilot’. Thankfully, I also came to discover the power of the subconscious and the mind-body-spirit connection and experience the life-altering influence of deep healing and continual self-improvement for myself.
Witnessing first-hand the effects of ‘big T’ traumas while working with troubled youths in the contexts of criminal justice and residential care propelled me deeper into the studies of healing from trauma, regulating your nervous system, emotional resilience and much more. This, along with studies of various healing modalities, including those I had discovered throughout my adventures, form the foundation of the service I offer today.
I believe it’s my purpose in life to support others on their journey to a better experience of life. I find endless joy in witnessing the liberation and joy people feel when they release themselves from unhelpful behaviours and negative thought patterns, beliefs and attitudes, and return to their truest Self. I have particular interest in helping people reduce their emotional reactivity, increase their resilience and return to their most authentic Selves beyond conditioning and protective mechanisms.
My approach
I began Take the Wheel as a way of bridging the gap between Western and Eastern treatment approaches. Rather than being limited to one or two methods, I draw from a range of techniques drawn from various schools of thought to create a service unique to each client. This allows me to meet each client wherever they are in their personal journey and offer a unique service tailored to each individual.
I value treating the whole person: the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. While hypno-psychotherapy targets the conscious and subconscious minds, addressing issues at this level has flow-on effects, influencing a person’s nervous system and overall physical health, their emotional capacities and experiences of life, and their ability to connect with and behave from the purest version of themselves.
Why work with me?
First of all, I get it. I’ve been on this journey of healing and improving for a number of years, having worked to recover from past struggles and continuing to use the tools and techniques in my own life every day. I know it can sometimes be hard, but I also know it’s worth it.
Because my focus on this line of work unfolded very naturally for me, I’m deeply passionate about what I offer. I’m particularly invested in offering the most effective service for long-lasting change not only because I care deeply for my clients, but also because I’m on this journey myself.
I do not view myself as the solution to my clients’ challenges, but rather a guide to help reveal the answers, qualities and solutions that already lie within them. I intend to empower you to develop skills and generate tools so that you can be the master of your own life and move forward with greater resilience and joy.
