About

​Hi my name is Mel I am the owner of Evolve Well Health I have worked for over 20 years’ as a Registered Nurse in Paediatrics, supporting children and families with grief and loss in some shape or form.

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I have worked across a range of Acute (Hospital), Primary Health (Community) , Mental Health and the disability sectors.  

 

In recent years, I have worked in Tertiary Mental Health Services and with the NDIS, supporting children with complex needs, including emotional and psychosocial difficulties, trauma, and/or disability.

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I continue working in the public mental health sector and have earned a specialist qualification as a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (CMHN), which allows me to provide services in private practice

 

My studies and experience focus on children's mental health, health and development, and early intervention. My approach is to support children and young people by offering help in a way that makes sense to them, so they feel seen, heard, and understood.

 

I'm aware that it's difficult for one person to offer all the services needed for complete well-being, which is why collaboration is so important.

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The services that complement Evolve's mission are:

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• Counseling for individuals aged 12 and older, addressing mental and emotional well-being.

• Mind and body movement classes, supporting both physical and emotional health.

• Therapeutic massage, promoting relaxation, healing, and stress relief.

• Beauty services that promote self-care and enhance overall well-being

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By working together with other disciplines, my aim is to provide a holistic approach to well-being.

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In my private practice, within my scope of practice, I provide the following services:

• Initial assessment (biopsychosocial)

• Risk assessment and management

• Psychoeducation

• Evidence-Based Therapies:

  • Non-directive Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)

  • Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (Filial Therapy/CRPT)

  • Non-Directive Pregnancy Counseling

  • Grief and Loss Counseling 

• Movement-Based Classes promoting relaxation and meditation

• Connection to appropriate support services

• Liaison with other health professionals

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 I support, but am not limited to, the following:

• Grief

• Trauma

• Social problems

• Fears and phobias

• Anger issues

• Sadness

• Illness or illness of a loved one

• Anxiety

• ADD, ADHD, Autism, and more

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I also work with:

• Medicare GP Management Plans (5 sessions)

• NDIS Self and Plan Managed

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When I'm not working, I love spending time with my husband, children, and Indi Jack (photo below) — she's always included! My favourite pastime is anything to do with ballet and listening to others play musical instruments.

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Curious about what a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) and a Play Therapist is?
Watch the videos below to find out more.

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Licences & Qualifications 

• Credentialed Mental Health Nurse 

• (CMHN) Certificate no. 2740

• Registered General Nurse (Division 1) 

• Associate Member Play Therapist APTA (working towards clinical registration)​

 

1. Masters of Nursing (near completion)

2. Post Graduate Diploma of Mental Health

3. Post Graduate Certificate in Play and Art Therapy

4. Post Graduate Certificate in Health:  Child Adolescent Family Health

5. Bachelor of Nursing

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TRAININGS attended 2024

• Red Nose Australia - Grief & Loss

• Strong from the Inside Out - Movement Based Therapy to Support Young Women

• Creative Dance Integrations

• PTSD and Sexual Assault ​​​​​

 

Member of Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)​

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Associate Member of The Australian Play Therapists Association (APTA)​

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Member of Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)

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Registered with AHPRA Registration No. NM0001322707

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ABN 346 717 175 61

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