Mellisah Mancuveni

Founder & Registered Psychologist

Mellisah Mancuveni is the founder and lead Psychologist of Mancuveni Psychology. Mellisah is a registered psychologist with AHPRA - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychological Science and Psychology in Society, along with a Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of New England.

Mellisah’s passion is fuelled by her hope to provide support and care to individuals, particularly those from disadvantaged or minority groups. Her ongoing PhD research focuses on understanding the barriers, facilitators and effective strategies for improving mental health access within the Sudanese Australian population. By shedding light on these crucial aspects, she aims to contribute to the development of inclusive and accessible mental health services.

She has worked with clients spanning a broad age range, from children as young as 6 years old to older adults. This diverse experience has equipped her with valuable insights into various mental health presentations, including autism, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, family challenges and other individual or social difficulties. A core value of Mancuveni Psychology is to place great emphasis on evidence-based interventions, ensuring that the treatments provided are rooted in scientific research and are tailored to the client’s specific needs.

Mellisah is a budding speaker, captivating audiences with her expertise and insights on mental health and well-being. Her friendly and approachable demeanour creates a welcoming place where all individuals, especially those from disenfranchised backgrounds, feel heard, understood, and validated.

At Mancuveni Psychology, we would love to walk alongside you during your psychological journey, support you in discovering your strengths and foster positive change. Our mission is to provide evidence-based psychological services that embrace diversity for all ethnic groups to have a space to heal & thrive.

Mellisah is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Interventions, Motivational Interviewing and other evidence based treatments.