Grounded in practice

A registered psychologist with postgraduate training and experience working with complexity, change, and human systems. I don’t see people as needing to be “fixed”. 
My role is to offer time, space, and respect to help untangle what’s been shaped by experience, responsibility, and circumstance.

I work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. My practice aligns with Health at Every Size principles, and I’m committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ clients.

Bio

Meet Dr Mel Irons

BPsych
Bachelor of Psychology
MProfPsych
Master of Professional Psychology
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
Modalities
Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) · CBT · ACT · MI-CBT · Internal Family Systems (IFS) · DBT · Motivational Interviewing · Schema therapy · Unified Protocol · PCOMS / feedback-informed practice

Originally from South Africa, now based in Lutruwita / Tasmania. My background spans clinical practice and organisational development, which means I’m particularly interested in how thoughtful, capable people carry responsibility – and what helps that feel more sustainable.

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What to expect working with me

Calm, engaged, direct.
And rigorous when it
serves clarity.

01
A thinking

partner
Someone who pays close attention and names patterns clearly, rather than only reflecting back.
02
Care and warmth,

with rigour
Met with warmth, and with the kind of honest questioning that makes change possible.
03
A willingness

to challenge
I may gently push back on assumptions, always in service of clarity, not confrontation.
04
Feedback-informed

practice
We track how the work is landing and adjust the pace and focus as needed.

Would like to know more 

about Dr Mel Irons?

If you feel it's about time for a conversationBook a free meet & greet call