Hi, I'm Melanie, founder and therapist of Mental Forge Therapy, a service that helps people manage chronic pain, health conditions, anxiety, social anxiety, and low mood.
My approach is practical, structured, and focused on helping you develop the skills and strategies needed to better manage what you're facing.
I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Master’s Degree in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
How Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Helps:
- Rewire negative thinking – Identify and reshape thoughts holding you back.
- Develop coping Skills – Learn hands-on techniques to manage stress and emotions.
- Achieve Real Change – Set goals, take action, and build healthier habits.
- Learn how thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and physical symptoms influence one another.
Services
Chronic Pain & Health Issues
Chronic pain and health problems are more than just physical. Living with ongoing pain or health issues can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and isolating. It can slowly erode your mental health, drain your motivation, strain relationships, disrupt sleep, cloud your thinking, lower your mood, and so much more. Together we will look at each area of life that chronic pain and health problems touches, with targeted, practical support to help you manage the emotional toll, rebuild your resilience, and take back control, one step at a time.
Anxiety
Living with constant worry, feeling on edge, tension, or racing thoughts can feel exhausting and isolating. Anxiety can leave you drained, restless, and unable to feel at ease, even in everyday moments. We will create a safe supportive space where you can be heard, explore what triggers your anxiety, and develop practical, gentle coping strategies to manage anxious feelings, rebuild confidence, and regain a sense of calm and take back control in your life, so that you can do everything that you want to.
Low Mood
Feeling flat, unmotivated, or unable to enjoy things that once brought you happiness can make everyday life feel heavy and overwhelming. Low mood can quietly drain your energy, affect your relationships, and make even simple tasks feel like too much. We will help you learn how to break free from the cycle. Together, we will create a safe, supportive space where you can explore what’s contributing to these feelings, gently rebuild motivation and confidence, and learn practical strategies to lift your mood, helping you rediscover balance, purpose, and get your life back on track.
This service is unsuitable for people with past or present thoughts of suicide or self harm.
This service is unsuitable for people with past or present thoughts of suicide or self harm.
Booking & Pricing
Initial Assessment $95
30-minute session via phone
Regular Session $85
30-minute session via phone. Initial assessment required prior to booking.
This service is unsuitable for people with past or present thoughts of suicide or self harm.
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Social Anxiety