Well Being Centre

Dr. Melanie O'Shea

BA (Psych), Grad Dip Sci (Psych),

MPsych (Clin), PhD (Phych) MAPS, DIPP

Dr Melanie O’Shea is an experienced clinical psychologist (MPsych), who has also completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in psychology. She is a published author and researcher on effects of cannabis and has a special interest in treating individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug addiction and dependence. She is a regular presenter at international conferences and national radio interviews. She has experience in university, government, and private organisational settings, and is currently in private practice on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

Specialisation: Melanie’s primary specialty is the treatment of individuals dependent on cannabis. Her PhD thesis on this topic was titled “the lasting neurobehavioural effects of cannabis exposure: a comparison of perinatal, adolescent, and early adult exposure”. This research on this topic has attracted both national and international press, and has resulted in scientific publications on the consequences of cannabis exposure.

Other areas of expertise:
- Depression (bipolar and unipolar)
- Anxiety, inclusive of social phobia, panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), and specific phobias
- Low self-esteem
- Motivational issues
- Family and relationship issues
- Personality disorders
- Psychosis
- Anger management
- Stress, inclusive of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and Adjustment Disorder
- Alcohol and other drug addiction and dependence

Qualifications:
BA (Psychology)
Grad Dip Science (Psychology)
MPsych (Clinical)
PhD (Psychology)
Professional membership:
Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Member of the APS Division of Independent Professional Practice (DIPP)
Psychologists Board of Queensland
Fees and charges:
Each standard 1 hour psychological consultation is well below the recommended Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommended rate of $186. Melanie is registered with the Medicare where a substantial rebate is available under new Medicare (item 2710). Health fund rebates also apply, and she is registered with a number of EAPs (Employment Assistant Programs).
Referral Process
Appointments can be made by the client by calling the telephone number listed below. If referred under Medicare, it is helpful to bring a copy of the Mental Health Plan to the first consultation.

Contact Details

Dr Melanie O’Shea
Sunshine Coast Surgical and Specialist Centre
Level 2, Suite 25 (located within Innovation Podiatry)
5 Innovation Parkway
Birtinya 4575
T: 0405 789 184
F: 07 5437 9740
E: melanie.oshea@bigpond.com
Address for written correspondence: PO Box 309, Buddina, QLD, 4575

Suite 25, 5 Innovation Parkway,Birtinya, QLD, 4575 PH: 07 54378805 Email
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