Melissa works with anyone experiencing an eating disorder or disordered eating. This includes children, youth and adults who are experiencing Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and Other Specified Feeding or Eating Syndrome (OSFED).
Melissa combines Family-Based Therapy (Maudsley approach) and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy to effectively restore weight , thus preventing the dangers of malnutrition. Family Based Therapy has proven to be an effective model to prevent hospitalisation for youth with both anorexia and bulimia by assisting the parents in their efforts to help their child in recovery from an eating disorder.
Once nutrition has been restored, Melissa will then support the individual and/or family in addressing other challenges - relationships, transitions, overcoming trauma, managing big emotions, and becoming an independent young person.
Adult services will be tailored to the needs of the individual. Loved ones are always welcome in sessions.
Melissa Kelly
RSW, MCFT #09411
Counselling
Melissa Kelly brings over 20 years of experience to her practice. She is a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers and has a Masters of Couples and Family Therapy, from the University of New South Wales, Australia.
Melissa brings compassion and expertise to those experiencing mental health issues both personally and in their families. She believes in seeing the individual as part of their family and support networks.
Melissa has worked in both community and inpatient mental health before starting private practice. Melissa has been in private practice now for 6 years (Previous Melissa Simmons Counselling), and is excited with this new adventure of opening Counselling with a View.
Melissa Kelly, Counselling with a View
1815 Sunshine Coast Hwy,Roberts Creek, BC
V0N 2W6 View Staff & Treatments
