Welcome to Meliora Psychology
At Meliora we believe that humanity’s greatest asset is connection. In healthy connection with others we can learn, grow, and feel safe.
At Meliora Psychology we offer a number of trauma-informed, neuroaffirming services to individuals, groups, and organisations. These include:
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Early Career & Provisional
2025 Psychologists Retreat
Tickets will soon go on sale for our first Professional Development Retreat in 2025. Designed specifically for early career and provisional psychologists, this two-day retreat offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills, gain new insights, and connect with peers in a supportive and inspiring environment.
What to Expect:
- Workshops on key psychological practices and areas relevant to those starting out in their professional journey. Workshops will run all day Saturday, and a half day on Sunday.
- Morning Tea and lunch provided on both days, and afternoon tea on the Saturday.
- Interactive sessions focused on professional growth and self-care.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals, including a catered dinner Saturday night.
- Self-care supports built in, including opportunity to participate in yoga and somatic work, and 3 minute massage.
- The opportunity to ask all those burning questions and face any anxiety you may hold about processes, stages of therapy, or the profession in general.
- One night’s private King accommodation at the Mercure Hotel in Ballarat including breakfast, with the option of a Friday night extension.
Dates: May 24-25, 2025 (Option for Friday night extension)
Location: Mercure Hotel, Ballarat
Cost: $1600 excluding GST – all inclusive: all training, meals, and accommodation
OR if you want to arrive Friday night, you can upgrade for $1800 (excluding GST) including breakfast.
Spaces are limited.
Art Therapy for Chronic Illness
February 2025
Are you navigating the emotional and psychological impacts of chronic illness or ‘invisible’ conditions like chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or long COVID? You are not alone.
At Meliora Psychology we will be offering a 5-Week Art Therapy Support Group. In a safe and supportive space, you’ll have the opportunity to express your emotions, process your experiences creatively, and connect with others who understand your journey. Meliora Psychology practitioners are trauma informed and provide an LGBTQIA+ safe environment.
What to Expect:
- Art can be used therapeutically to help explore and express your feelings.
- Supportive small group environment of 6-7 to share and learn from others’ experiences.
- A safe space to process grief, loss, and the emotional toll of chronic illness.
- Facilitated by a registered psychologist with experience in grief and chronic illness support.
Dates: 12/02/25 – 12/03/25
Times: Wednesdays 3pm-5pm
Location: 84 Hotham Street, Preston
Cost: Initial 5 weeks of support $550 in total
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today.
Please contact us for further information or to discuss your or your organisation’s needs.