Meet Mel Blair

Mel treats adults, couples, families, teenagers and children.

She is a qualified and experienced counsellor and yoga instructor, dedicated to supporting children, teens, adults, and families. Her background includes extensive work in child safety, domestic and family violence, and the justice system.

She offers client-centered care with a non-clinical approach to therapy. Her goal is to create a fun, welcoming, and safe environment where you can feel comfortable and supported.

Areas of Expertise

Mel brings a wealth of knowledge and skills, offering tailored therapy sessions that include:

• Animal-Assisted Therapy – Using Gypsy, her therapy dog, to help reduce anxiety and promote emotional healing.
• Mindfulness and Yoga – Incorporating yoga and mindfulness practices into therapeutic sessions for children and adults.
• Art Therapy – Using creative modalities to help children express their emotions and process experiences.

Key Services Mel Blair Provides

Mel Blair offers a range of counselling and case management services at Brisbane Livewell Clinic, working closely with children, families, and the wider community to provide holistic, trauma-informed support. Her services are designed to address emotional, psychological, and behavioural concerns through individualised plans and collaborative approaches.

• Intake and Assessment
  Mel conducts comprehensive intake assessments to understand the unique needs of each child and family, laying the foundation for effective, personalised therapy.

• Individual and Family Counselling
  Mel provides tailored one-on-one counselling and family therapy sessions to help navigate emotional and behavioural challenges. Using a child-centred approach, she fosters a safe and supportive environment for emotional expression and growth.

• Strengthening Referral Pathways
  A key aspect of Mel’s approach is her ability to strengthen referral pathways by working with local schools, community organisations, and government services. She ensures that each child and family receives the full spectrum of support they need by collaborating with relevant interagency partners.

• Group Therapy Sessions
  Mel offers group therapy, incorporating various modalities such as art therapy to help children and families process emotions and experiences in a supportive group setting.

• Case Management
  With extensive experience in case management, Mel develops, implements, and reviews case plans, ensuring that therapy goals are met and adjusted as needed. She works closely with families to support them throughout the therapeutic process.

• Wrap-Around Services and Referrals
  Mel is highly skilled at identifying and making appropriate referrals to ensure children and families benefit from comprehensive wrap-around services, addressing all aspects of their well-being.

• Collaborative Work with Key Partners
  Mel works closely with important partners, including the NSW Police Force, Local Courts, legal representatives, and other referral agencies, to provide seamless access to necessary services for her clients.

• Trauma-Informed Practice
  Mel’s services are grounded in a trauma-informed framework, ensuring all therapeutic interventions are sensitive to the experiences of the child and family, promoting safety, trust, and healing.

• Professional Reporting and Case Noting
  Timely and accurate case noting and reporting are an integral part of Mel’s practice. She ensures that all required documentation is maintained to high standards for management and governing bodies.

• Supervision and Staff Guidance
  In addition to her counselling and case management services, Mel provides supervision and guidance to staff across various programs, sharing her expertise to enhance service delivery across the board.