Clinical Psychology for Individuals & Families

 

I am a Clinical Psychologist with almost two decades of experience working with older adults and their families in the areas of ageing, dementia, and caregiving. I have supported more than 1,000 families face-to-face across Australia.

 

My work focuses on psychological assessment, therapy, counselling, and consultation for individuals and families navigating age-related change, cognitive decline and complex care decisions.

 

Sessions may be conducted individually, with family members, or in collaboration with other treating health professionals where appropriate.​ All services are confidential and grounded in evidence-based clinical practice

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I support adults who are:

• Noticing changes in a parent and feeling concerned

• Navigating a dementia diagnosis

• Managing the emotional toll of ongoing caregiving

• Struggling with family disagreement about care

• Facing difficult decisions about safety, independence, or aged care

Often, they are high-functioning in every other part of their life — yet quietly overwhelmed in this one.

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What We Do In Sessions

We create clarity, and untangle what’s fear, what’s fact, and what’s within your control. You’ll leave with:

• Practical strategies for day-to-day challenges

• Language for hard conversations

• A clearer roadmap of next steps

• Emotional steadiness in the middle of uncertainty

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Credentials & Experience

• Clinical Psychologist (Australia)

• Registered with AHPRA

• Specialist focus in ageing, dementia and family and care systems

• Author of 'We Need to Talk About Ageing'

• Founder of my 'Dementia Playbook'

• Creator of structured dementia education programs used by residential aged care facilities, and families worldwide

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Fees & Format

• 60-minute sessions

• Telehealth or in-person (Sydney)

• Medicare rebates may apply with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.

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Get in touch

Email me: melissa@melissalevi.com.au 

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