Our approach
We believe that warm,
compassionate listening is the start
of a healing journey…
Our services
Grief and loss
Life changes
Pet loss
Relationship issues
Meet Melanie – our lead therapist
Melanie Moore, Director
Melanie is passionate about supporting individuals to journey toward their best life. Melanie has offered pastoral counselling in an acute hospital chaplaincy context since 2004, providing deep empathy and wisdom.
Read more about Melanie’s background and qualifications.
Meet Russell
Best Life Counselling’s Relationship Counsellor, Post Separation Advisor, and Co-Facilitator.
Russell’s primary role is working as a Practice Specialist in Family Law and as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Russell is Melanie’s husband and offers relationship counselling options and support and advice for Best Life Counselling’s Post Separation webinars and resources. Russell, as a person of Christian faith, has completed a Masters of Narrative Therapy and Community work. During his studies, Russell focused on how separated people who have a faith can find support through Narrative Therapy techniques. Russell also has a Master of Conflict Resolution, training in Specialist Couple Counselling, and training in Family Therapy. In recent times, Russell has been exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS) and has completed an IFS Institute approved course for mediators.
Russell is looking forward to exploring how his comprehensive background and extensive experience can support you in your healing journey.
