Melanie Brooks (She/Her)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP Student - Associate Therapist
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario
(Online Only)
I believe people are often more resilient than they realize, especially during the difficult times in life. My goal is to create a collaborative, non-judgmental space where you can show up as you are. We can move at a pace that feels comfortable for you and allow you to determine what approach may work best, and explore how you want to move forward together.
My counselling experience is shaped by years of supporting people through high-pressure situations, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and personal setbacks. I have also worked closely with neurodivergent individuals who often feel misunderstood or unsupported by the world around them. Even people who are finding that life is just hard also need someone to hear them out. Through these experiences, I saw how powerful it can be to have space to feel heard, understood, and supported, and this is my goal when working with individuals and couples.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: I am currently a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology student at Yorkville University, under the supervision of an experienced counsellor. I focus on building safe, trusting, and collaborative relationships. My approach is based on a people-centred focus, with a strengths-based perspective, and a culturally respectful and inclusive lens.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee First 6 sessions are free. Afterwards, sessions start at $30 but we offer a sliding scale if you need more affordable options
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- First 6 sessions are free, and $30 afterwards. If you need a sliding scale option, let's connect to talk about what we can do for you.
- Accepts Insurance
Education & Credentials
Melanie Brooks MACP Student - Associate Therapist
- Female
- License # Mobina Hasan (Supervisor) - ACSW #19259, BCCSW #12405, RCC #14676
- Licensed in Alberta, BC
- Practicing Since 2026
Education: Currently an MACP Student at Yorkville University
Melanie Brooks Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Video or telephone options are available through Jane App
Counselling for All is an affordable counselling option because mental health resources should be accessible to everyone. Whether you're trying therapy for the first time, or if you know the benefits of counselling and are looking for someone new to work with, we can support you and help you with therapy options.