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​Melissa Winters  | Clinical Psychologist 
Practice Director | ONWARDFORWARD PSYCHOLOGY


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Client Groups
• Adults (18+)
• Older adults
• Carers



Clinical Areas of Focus
• Trauma and complex trauma.• Cancer-related distress (patients, family members and others).
• Adjustment to medical conditions, chronic illness and treatment side-effects.
• Age-related concerns (cognitive change, chronic illness, life transitions, carer stress).
• Anxiety, stress, depression, grief, loss, and the emotional impact of challenging circumstances.


Therapeutic Approach
• Evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Wellness-based, collaborative, person-centred.
• CBT, mindfulness-based and supportive approaches.
• Delivered within a trauma-informed framework.


Appointments
• Telehealth currently available.
• In-person sessions to follow in the Bendigo region and rural areas.


Referrals
• Accepted via:
   - Medical Objects
   - Email: [email protected].

• Clients may bring referrals to their first appointment.
• Medicare rebates available under a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan.
• Not a bulk-billing service.
• Registered for DVA and WorkCover.
• Not registered with TAC or NDIS.


Important Note
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• Not a crisis or acute mental health service.
• High-risk or urgent presentations should be directed to local acute or emergency pathways.


Website & Contact
M: 0452 23 4010
M: 0458 25 6068


www.onwardforwardpsychology.com.au

[email protected]




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