Melanie Woodham | Clinical Psychologist

Melanie Woodham | Clinical Psychologist

B. SOC. SCI (PSYCH) M. SOC SCI (PSYCH) (HONS) Registered Clinical Psychologist

Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society

Member of the Institute of Clinical Psychologists

Member of EMDR New Zealand

My name is Melanie Woodham and I have been registered as a Clinical Psychologist working with infants, children, adolescents/youth and families since 1999. I am experienced in the clinical assessment and treatment of a wide range of psychological and mental health difficulties such as:

• stress and adjustment issues

• behavioural difficulties

• neurodevelopmental issues such as ADHD and ASD

• grief and loss

• trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder

• anxiety

• depression

• anger management and emotional dysregulation

• attachment and relationship difficulties

• parenting and family issues

• children living in out-of-home placements and adoption

• school anxiety

• sleep difficulties

I am a provider for ACC, undertaking both supported assessments and therapy for sensitive claims. I also provide clinical supervision for other clinicians. In my work I think it is important to work with the young person as well as their family. My practice is informed by a wide range of treatments models such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-focussed CBT, Play Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT). I have many years of experience and am committed to ongoing training and clinical supervision.

Client types:

My background and experience is working with children, adolescents, young adults and families.

Practice Locations: 

My practice is based in Titirangi, Auckland.  I do some online work where appropriate.

Appointments: 

Appointments are typically between 10-4.30 pm Tues, Thurs and Fri and I work a late night on Wednesday.

You can contact me on: mobile: 021 253 6957 or via email: mjwoodhampsychology@gmail.com