Create lasting change
PUT YOUR PAST IN THE PAST.
Hi there, let me guess..
You are here because you used to be able to cope.
You have faced a lot of things in your life, and have always managed.
But you are now struggling, and you are surprised and feeling shame that you can’t tough this one out.
You have compassion for others who aren’t coping and are always the strong one, the listening ear.
But somehow, you see yourself as different, you are not supposed to fall apart.
And certainly not now.
Falling apart happens slowly…
Developing a psychological disorder is like holding up a glass of water.
If you hold up a glass of water for a minute nothing too much happens. If you hold it up for an hour the muscles in your arm will ache. And if I hold it up all day your arm gets numb and paralyzed.
The weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer you hold it, the heavier it feels.
‘I am not ok’
The strongest words you can say.
Effective treatments are available…
If you, or someone you love is not ok, I want you to know that there are effective treatments to help.
Many disorders do not just get better with time. In fact, some disorders even worsen with time.
However, not everyone needs treatment. Let me, as one of the best Melbourne-based therapists, help you determine whether you actually need treatment and what therapies your disorder may best respond to.
Dr Melissa Vella Psychology Clinic services the areas of Officer, Pakenham, Beaconsfield, Berwick and Clyde North.
Of course, telehealth means you can also access treatment from anywhere in Australia, without leaving your home