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Welcome to WPS
Providing compassionate, evidence-based child and adolescent, adult, and couples counselling, Assessments, EMDR & Supervision.

30/07/2026

Every child experiences challenges as they grow, but sometimes those challenges become harder to manage without extra support.

If you’ve noticed changes in your child’s emotions, behaviour, sleep, friendships, or school experience that aren’t improving over time, speaking with a child psychologist can provide clarity and practical strategies.

At WPS, we create a safe, supportive space where children feel heard, and we work closely with families to help children develop the skills they need to thrive.

If you’re wondering whether it’s the right time to seek support, we’re happy to talk through your concerns.
Early support can make a meaningful difference.

Bookings are now open for new clients aged 8+.
To find out more, or to book an appointment with us, contact reception:
📞 (03) 9746 8088
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ Linked in bio | https://www.wpsychology.com

29/07/2026

Meet Joe!

Joseph is a registered counselling psychologist with extensive experience across private practice, university counselling services, and both small and large organisations. He has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, supporting them through a broad range of personal and workplace challenges.

Joseph has a particular interest in helping people manage anxiety and depression, navigate workplace bullying and conflict, achieve a healthier work–life balance, build self-esteem and assertiveness, and recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He provides a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs and goals.

Fluent in both English and Italian, Joseph is able to offer counselling in Italian, providing culturally responsive support for Italian-speaking clients.

Available via Telehealth | Wednesdays | Ages 17+

To find out more, or to book an appointment with Joe, contact reception:
📞 (03) 9746 8088
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ Linked in bio | https://www.wpsychology.com

27/07/2026

Conversations about domestic and family violence have the power to shape understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek support.
Ensuring these conversations are grounded in evidence, empathy, and respect is an important part of creating safer communities.

For anyone experiencing domestic or family violence, or if you’re concerned about someone you know, help is available:
Emergency Services - 000
Safe Steps (24/7) - 1800 015 188
The Orange Door - 1800 271 170
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (Victoria) - 1800 806 292
Victims of Crime Helpline (Victoria) - 1800 819 817
Rainbow Door - 1800 729 367
WithRespect - 1800 542 847
Lifeline - 13 11 14
1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732

Accessing support is a meaningful step, whether you’re seeking safety, information, or guidance.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000.

To find out more about how WPS can support you, reach out to our reception team today:
📞 (03) 9746 8088
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ Linked in bio | https://www.wpsychology.com/

21/07/2026

What actually happens in therapy?

One of the biggest misconceptions is that therapy is “just talking.”
And while conversation is part of the process, therapy is much more intentional than that.

A therapist helps you explore the thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and experiences that may be keeping you stuck. Together, you identify patterns, make sense of them, and develop practical strategies to create change.

Research consistently shows that therapy works through several key ingredients:
• a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship
• evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs
• greater self-awareness
• practising new skills between sessions
• consistency over time

Progress isn’t always linear, and change doesn’t usually happen overnight. But with support, insight, and practice, many people find they become more resilient, more self-aware, and better equipped to handle life’s challenges.

Therapy isn’t about becoming a different person; it’s about understanding yourself more deeply and having more choice in how you respond.

To find out more, or to book an appointment with us, contact reception:
📞 (03) 9746 8088
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ Linked in bio | https://www.wpsychology.com

20/07/2026

Meet Amy!

Amy is a provisional psychologist currently completing her Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Federation University.
She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of social, emotional, and mental health challenges.

Amy is passionate about building genuine therapeutic relationships and believes that feeling understood, supported, and accepted provides an important foundation for meaningful change. She brings a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside clients to better understand themselves and their experiences, develop practical skills, and work towards goals that matter to them.
Amy has worked across community, school, and mental health settings. She draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and schema-informed interventions, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique strengths, needs, and goals. She is also trained in the administration of cognitive and academic assessments.
Amy regularly consults with board-approved clinical supervisors to ensure the highest quality of care and support.

Available in Melton | Tuesdays & Thursdays | Ages 18+
To find out more, or to book an appointment with Amy, contact reception:
📞 (03) 9746 8088
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ Linked in bio | https://www.wpsychology.com

16/07/2026

A gentle reminder: you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.

Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of self-awareness, courage, and strength.
Whether you reach out to a friend, a loved one, or a professional, support is available. You deserve to be heard, supported, and cared for.

To find out more about how we can support you, reach out to our reception team today:
📞 (03) 9746 8088
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ Linked in bio | https://www.wpsychology.com/

15/07/2026

You’ve probably noticed that EMDR is everywhere right now, from social media posts to podcasts and conversations about trauma and mental health.

While it’s become a hot topic online, EMDR is much more than a trend or an acronym, it’s a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process traumatic and distressing experiences so they no longer feel as overwhelming.
By understanding what each part of EMDR means, it becomes easier to see how this approach supports healing: helping reduce the emotional impact of difficult memories while building healthier beliefs about yourself and your experiences.
Trauma doesn’t have to define your future, and healing doesn’t require forgetting the past. EMDR is about helping your brain process what happened so you can move forward with greater confidence, resilience, and peace.

If you’re curious about EMDR, or wondering whether it might be the right fit for you, feel free to reach out to reception to learn more:
📞 (03) 9746 8088
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ Link in bio

13/07/2026

Meet Rebecca!

Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor and has worked with in private practice, community mental health and educational settings. Rebecca primarily works with adults experiencing a variety of challenges including anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD and complex trauma, family violence, and grief and loss. Rebecca has a special interest in working with adults experiencing eating disorders.
Rebecca works in a collaborative manner and utilises a range of therapeutic techniques including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E); Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness.
Rebecca has a background in health and fitness reflecting a strong interest in well-being from a holistic point of view.

Available in Melton South Tuesday to Thursday | Telehealth on Fridays | Ages 18 +

To find out more, or to book an appointment with Rebecca, contact reception:
📞 (03) 9746 8088
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ Linked in bio | https://www.wpsychology.com/

08/07/2026

WPS’ Relaxation and Stress Management Podcast is now live on Spotify!

We’re excited to share a new way for you to access our self-help resources wherever you are.
Our collection of guided recordings includes support with relaxation, stress management, deep breathing, meditation, and practical strategies for managing fears and worries.

Whether you’re taking a few moments for yourself, building relaxation skills, or looking for tools to support your wellbeing, these recordings are now available to listen to anytime.
Follow the podcast and start exploring today:
(Linked in bio) https://open.spotify.com/show/033LH0Q036zJOFamYNVRTf

We hope these resources bring calm, insight, and support to your wellbeing journey.
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Disclaimer: These episodes are provided as general self-help and wellbeing resources. They are not a substitute for professional psychological assessment or treatment. If you are experiencing ongoing distress or mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified health professional.
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07/07/2026

NAIDOC Week 2026 | 50 Years of Deadly

This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC, celebrating the strength, resilience, cultures, and enduring contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, while recognising the next generation who will carry forward a legacy of leadership, truth-telling and change.

Mental health is deeply connected to history, culture, family, Country and community. While the ongoing impacts of colonisation, dispossession, the Stolen Generations, racism and intergenerational trauma continue to affect the social and emotional wellbeing of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culture remains a powerful source of healing, resilience and hope.

Connection to Country, family, Elders, language and community are protective strengths that support wellbeing and highlight the importance of culturally safe and respectful care.

This NAIDOC Week, and every week, we encourage everyone to:
- Listen to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.
- Learn about the histories and cultures of the Traditional Custodians of your local area.
- Reflect on how each of us can contribute to culturally safe, inclusive and respectful communities.
- Celebrate the resilience, achievements and leadership of First Nations peoples, and the next generation shaping the future.

Healing is strongest when it is built on respect, truth, connection and hope.

From all of us at Western Psychological Services, we wish everyone a meaningful and reflective NAIDOC Week as we celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC and this year’s theme, 50 Years of Deadly

https://www.naidoc.org.au/news/naidoc-launches-2026-theme-50-years-deadly-marks-major-milestone

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2 Exford Road
Melton South, VIC
3338

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6:30pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+61397468088

Website

https://www.wpsychology.com/

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