Melanie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to providing a confidential, respectful, and supportive environment for exploring and resolving a broad range of personal concerns and challenges. Melanie provides both short term and long term therapy to adult individuals and couples. Her counselling approach is integrative and collaborative, drawing upon ideas and techniques from various well established therapeutic modalities. Melanie's work is guided by a respect for the unique needs, preferences, and personalities of her clients. Her work strives to encompass the emotional, physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of being human. Melanie believes that every person has the ability and the right to find the solutions, healing, and growth that fits for them. She sees her role as that of a guide and witness in this very personal process. Melanie has been in the helping profession for over 15 years and has worked in a variety of counselling and mental health settings. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria and a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She is a member in good standing with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors. Melanie sees clients in both her Richmond and Vancouver offices. Please visit her website at www.melaniegemeinhardt-counselling.com for further information regarding her services.