Meet the team

Melissa Burns
Psychologist Perth

Melissa Burns is a Psychologist with experience across education, disability, private practice, FIFO and Employee Assistance Programs. She holds qualifications in general psychology, as well as education and developmental psychology.

Melissa works with; First Responders, adults, couples, FIFO, parents, and adolescents. Her areas of expertise include; trauma, workplace stress, adjustment issues, sleep disruption, and interpersonal conflict. Melissa works with people experiencing symptoms of PTSD, Addiction, Mood disorders and Neurodivergence. She has a particular interest in supporting families with parenting challenges and working with adolescents.

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Areas of Experience

Melissa has experience working with:

  • PTSD

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression

  • Stress and workplace concerns

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Trauma and substance use

  • Parenting challenges

Melissa’s therapeutic approach is evidence-based and client-centred utilising:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Role at Ashcliffe

At Ashcliffe Psychology, Melissa provides therapy to individuals and families, guided by the resilience framework. She also facilitates in the AACE Metrix Program, an intensive outpatient treatment for addiction.

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When Melissa’s not working…

When she’s not with clients, Melissa is with her family—sharing food, stories, and laughter. She enjoys travelling, learning about new cultures, and finding inspiration in everyday moments. Her curiosity drives her, and she brings the same energy and openness to the people she works with.

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Qualifications

  • BA (Psychology)

  • DipEd (School Psychology)

  • Grad Cert Educational & Developmental Psychology

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