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27 Years
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Your Trusted Counselling Partner in Sydney
Melissa Ferrari is a dedicated counsellor and psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience in Sydney. Specialising in relationship therapy, she employs the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) to address emotional and relational challenges. Her practice focuses on helping individuals and couples achieve secure, fulfilling relationships through targeted, intensive sessions. With advanced training from the PACT Institute and affiliations with professional bodies like PACFA and AARC, she combines clinical expertise with compassionate care.Melissa's approach integrates neuroscience, attachment theory, and psychodynamic techniques to resolve unconscious patterns affecting relationships. She offers in-person and online services globally, including unique 1-day and 3-day intensive retreats for couples. Her work has positively impacted thousands, evidenced by testimonials highlighting transformative outcomes in communication, intimacy, and emotional resilience.
Services
Couples Counselling
Marriage Counselling
Online Counselling
Individual Psychotherapy
1 Day Couples Intensive
3 Day Couples Intensive
Clinical Supervision
Relationship Therapy
Psychotherapy
Emotional Abundance Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in relationship counselling and psychotherapy.
- Our practice specialises in the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT).
- We provide flexible services including online counselling accessible globally.
- Our team includes a certified PACT faculty member with advanced clinical training.
- Clients benefit from evidence-based intensive therapy programs with measurable outcomes.
Associations and certifications
- PACFA
- AARC
- PACT Institute
What people say
Life-changing results
Compassionate approach
Expertise in relationships
Effective communication tools
Transformative retreats
Services
Couples Counselling
Specialised therapy for couples addressing communication breakdowns, infidelity, and emotional disconnection. Using PACT techniques, we help partners develop secure attachment patterns and practical conflict-resolution skills. Ideal for couples seeking to rebuild trust and intimacy through evidence-based strategies.
Individual Psychotherapy
Tailored sessions focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and self-development. Integrating psychodynamic and transactional analysis approaches, this therapy helps clients understand unconscious patterns affecting their relationships and personal growth through structured, goal-oriented interventions.
1 Day Couples Intensive
Six-hour immersive therapy session addressing core relationship issues. Combines attachment assessments, communication exercises, and behavioural pattern analysis to deliver rapid progress. Designed for couples needing focused intervention without weekly sessions, available in-person or online.
3 Day Couples Intensive
Comprehensive 15-hour program with pre- and post-retreat support. Addresses deep-seated relational trauma, sexual dynamics, and long-term pattern changes. Includes follow-up sessions to ensure sustained progress, ideal for couples requiring intensive intervention to prevent separation.
Online Counselling
Secure video sessions for individuals and couples worldwide. Maintains clinical rigor through structured programs adapted for remote delivery. Covers all therapeutic modalities offered in-person, with flexible scheduling options to accommodate different time zones.
People
Melissa Ferrari
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
With 25+ years in psychotherapy, Melissa specialises in PACT-certified couples therapy. She trained under Dr. Stan Tatkin and holds advanced qualifications in transactional analysis. Her practice combines neuroscience and attachment theory to resolve relational trauma.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide couples counselling, individual psychotherapy, and intensive retreats using PACT methodology, along with online sessions for global accessibility.
Are sessions available outside Sydney?
Yes, online therapy is available Australia-wide and internationally, with in-person sessions at our Pymble clinic.
How long are standard therapy sessions?
Individual sessions are 50 minutes, while couple sessions typically last 60-180 minutes depending on treatment stage.
What payment options exist?
We accept credit card payments for session deposits. Full payment is required at booking confirmation for initial sessions.
Do you offer Medicare rebates?
No, we don't accept Medicare or mental health plans, but some private health funds may offer partial rebates for counselling services.
How do intensive retreats work?
1-day (6hr) and 3-day (15hr) programs combine assessment, skills training, and pattern analysis with follow-up support to ensure lasting change.
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Reviews (4)
Cait Wotherspoon
Nov 27, 2021
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I've known Melissa for more than 16 years and highly recommend her. She is highly trained and keeps her professional development up to date. I often refer clients to her. She is an ambassador and trainer in Psychological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) and works deeply with couples to resolve issues. She has helped so many couples work through their conflicts.
Melissa's a compassionate and caring therapist and I would say she is one of the best in Australia.
Melissa's a compassionate and caring therapist and I would say she is one of the best in Australia.
Geraldine Mccaffray
Oct 23, 2021
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I have known Melissa personally and have referred people to her needing couple therapy and psychotherapy over the past 15 years. Melissa is empathic, professional and most certainly knows the ins and outs of psychotherapy effectiveness and has helped thousands of couples through couple retreats and face to face sessions. I would highly recommend Melissa.
Felicity Gendun
Oct 14, 2021
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Melissa is well trained and experienced in couples therapy as well as individuals struggling with relationships. I have no hesitation referring clients to her. If you are having difficulties in your relationship or struggling to find a satisfying one I highly recommend contacting Melissa.
Jodie Gale
Oct 10, 2021
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If ever I need to refer a couple for relationship therapy - Melissa is my no.1 go to. She is warm and caring. Melissa is trained at depth to work with the underlying concerns and doesn't just provide a sticky plaster fix - this is crucial for long-term change.
