Melissa Howie Consulting

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📍 South Australian psychotherapist working with individuals, families & children
📚 Advanced certified schema therapist, healing the origins of your schemas
👁️ EMDR therapist helping you process trauma
🫶🏼 Find your improved potential!

EMDR & Schema Therapy Services in the amazing space at the Good Hub. Certified services that aim to address trauma.
08/03/2026

EMDR & Schema Therapy Services in the amazing space at the Good Hub. Certified services that aim to address trauma.

Self-respect sounds like this. 🙌👉 Not people-pleasing.👉 Not shrinking to keep the peace.👉 Not over-explaining your needs...
06/03/2026

Self-respect sounds like this. 🙌

👉 Not people-pleasing.
👉 Not shrinking to keep the peace.
👉 Not over-explaining your needs.

Just honest, grounded communication that protects your energy and your wellbeing.

Read through these and notice which one feels hardest to say. That’s usually where the work begins.

What first responders face every day can leave a mark deep in the brain. 🚨You train to run toward danger... but no one t...
03/03/2026

What first responders face every day can leave a mark deep in the brain. 🚨

You train to run toward danger... but no one trains you for what happens to your nervous system after years of doing it.

Over time, repeated exposure to crisis can impact cortisol levels, emotional regulation, and even your sense of identity. Many first responders quietly struggle with moral injury, burnout, or the pressure to stay strong no matter the cost.

But you don’t have to push through it alone. Early support makes a difference. Understanding how operational stress affects the brain and body is the first step toward protecting your long-term wellbeing — on the job and beyond. 🤝

If you’re a first responder wanting practical, evidence-based support, visit our First Responders page to learn how we can help👉 https://www.melissahowieconsulting.com.au/first-responders-treatment/

Anyone with a vulnerability to harm/illness schema often carries an inner belief that:❌ something bad is about to happen...
21/02/2026

Anyone with a vulnerability to harm/illness schema often carries an inner belief that:
❌ something bad is about to happen
❌ the world is unsafe and danger is everywhere
❌ they won’t be able to cope if a crisis occurs

This constant sense of impending threat can lead to chronic worry, hypervigilance, and feeling on edge. 😣 Even when things are going well, they may struggle to relax—always waiting for the next disaster, illness, accident, or worst-case scenario.

The roots often lie in early experiences of instability, trauma, illness in the family, overprotective parenting, or witnessing frightening events—where a child learned that the world is unpredictable and unsafe. Over time, the message becomes: "I’m not safe, and something terrible could happen at any moment.”

Recognising this schema is the first step towards change. Through Schema Therapy—and with tools like EMDR Therapy—individuals can begin to build a sense of safety and strengthen trust in their ability to cope. ✨

"You are safer than your mind tells you."

~ Adapted from the principles of Schema Therapy developed by Dr Jeffrey Young.

That sinking feeling of 'not enough' doesn’t appear out of nowhere... 💔It often begins when core emotional needs weren’t...
10/02/2026

That sinking feeling of 'not enough' doesn’t appear out of nowhere... 💔

It often begins when core emotional needs weren’t fully met early on in childhood. From there, schemas form — deep beliefs about yourself and the world — shaping how you make sense of experiences. 😕

You learn to cope, sometimes by avoiding or pushing through difficult feelings. But as life unfolds, certain situations can activate these schemas, triggering automatic responses.

Awareness helps you to recognise when old schemas and coping patterns are being activated. By seeking support, you can learn to practise new ways of meeting your emotional needs. 🙌

Learn more about my schema therapy services: https://bit.ly/3W2NqDR

Belonging is at the heart of meaningful connection ✨Belonging is all about feeling welcome, wanted, and valued in a grou...
05/02/2026

Belonging is at the heart of meaningful connection ✨

Belonging is all about feeling welcome, wanted, and valued in a group — whether it’s friends, colleagues, or a community that shares your values and life path. When we lack belonging, we can feel isolated or disconnected, not just from others, but from ourselves. 💔

A maladaptive schema that blocks belonging is 𝗜𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and the healing pathway is 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Cultivating belonging is empowering. It allows you to connect with a wider community and share experiences, resources, and support through life’s challenges. You learn to grow alongside others who share your journey, values, or purpose.

When you nurture belonging, something shifts:
✨ You feel seen, welcomed, and part of something bigger
✨ You gain confidence in forming and sustaining meaningful connections
✨ Your growth and wellbeing are supported by a community that values you

Claiming your right to belong is essential if we want to maintain healthy relationships, support one another, and thrive together.

~ Adapted from the principles of The Wellbeing Codes by Dr Tracey Hunter (Ph.D) and Dr Rachel Wheeler (Psy.D)

✨ 2026, let’s see what’s up! ✨We love the idea of reflecting on the ins and outs of the year ahead — embracing all the w...
30/01/2026

✨ 2026, let’s see what’s up! ✨

We love the idea of reflecting on the ins and outs of the year ahead — embracing all the wins, lessons and surprises along the way. It gives a chance to notice what lifts us up, what weighs us down, and figure out what we want more of in our lives.

Have you got your own list of goals you'd like to share? Comment below! 👀

This year, take the first step to becoming your best self. ✨As a psychotherapist, I see how meaningful change begins — n...
27/01/2026

This year, take the first step to becoming your best self. ✨

As a psychotherapist, I see how meaningful change begins — not with pressure or perfection, but with awareness and self-compassion. Becoming your best self isn’t about fixing who you are; it’s about understanding yourself more deeply and learning healthier ways to meet your emotional needs. 💖

As I return from leave and begin the year ahead, I’m reminded that growth often happens through small, intentional steps. With the right support, it’s possible to move beyond long-standing patterns, make sense of past experiences, and create lasting, positive change.

If you’re ready to prioritise your mental wellbeing this year, therapy can be a supportive place to begin.

Explore options with Melissa Howie Consulting: ✉️ melissa@melissahowieconsulting.com.au

In Schema Therapy, the 'inner child' reflects the vulnerable parts of us shaped by early experiences where important emo...
21/01/2026

In Schema Therapy, the 'inner child' reflects the vulnerable parts of us shaped by early experiences where important emotional needs weren’t fully met — such as safety, love, or validation. These parts may still carry fear, shame, or a sense of being unseen.

To cope, we often develop protective patterns like emotional withdrawal, self-criticism, or shutting down. While these responses once helped us survive, they can keep us feeling stuck or disconnected. 💔

Healing begins when the adult self learns to respond differently — with compassion, care, and consistency. This process, often called reparenting, supports the shift from surviving to healing, helping us move from wounded to whole. ❤️

Hello 2026! 👋🏼 New year, new possibilities.I'm a skilled psychotherapist with over 25 years' experience — supporting ind...
15/01/2026

Hello 2026! 👋🏼 New year, new possibilities.

I'm a skilled psychotherapist with over 25 years' experience — supporting individuals in reconnecting with their strengths, gaining clarity, and moving forward from patterns that they may have felt stuck in for years. ✨

As an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist, my work focuses on healing the origins of schemas and helping you meet your emotional needs in healthier, more fulfilling ways. I also use EMDR Therapy to treat a range of mental health concerns linked to traumatic or adverse life experiences.

I’m passionate about supporting you to discover your improved potential and take confident steps on your journey to healing. 🫶🏼

Learn more about my services: https://bit.ly/3UQ0MRN

Some Friday wisdom to carry you into the weekend 💗If you’re on your path to wellness, take a moment to appreciate the jo...
09/01/2026

Some Friday wisdom to carry you into the weekend 💗

If you’re on your path to wellness, take a moment to appreciate the journey, not just the destination. Mental health is a process, and every small step forward is worth celebrating. 🪜✨

✨ New Year = New Mindset ✨Your only competition is who you were yesterday.As you step into 2026, focus on small, intenti...
04/01/2026

✨ New Year = New Mindset ✨

Your only competition is who you were yesterday.

As you step into 2026, focus on small, intentional changes — not comparison. 🌱 Progress doesn’t have to be loud or fast to be meaningful.

New Year’s resolutions aren’t about perfection or big, overwhelming goals. They’re about gentle mindset shifts that support healthier habits and a more fulfilling life. Every day is an opportunity to begin again, and small steps toward improving your mental wellbeing can create lasting change. 💫

If you’re curious about whether Schema Therapy or EMDR Therapy could support you, feel free to DM me to explore your options with Melissa Howie Consulting.

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Studio 7, 98-100 Goodwood Road, Goodwood
Adelaide, SA
5034

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

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