“Empowering parents to become their child’s ultimate wellbeing coach.”
INITIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Let’s Find Clarity
Unsure of the next steps for supporting child and family wellbeing? Let’s map out the right path together.
Our Initial Psychological Needs Assessment is an extended, single-session entry point designed to give you immediate clinical insight, expert guidance, and a tailored roadmap for your family—with zero long-term commitment.
child psychological assessment
Seek The Why
You notice the struggles, feel the changes, and want answers to give them the best support possible.
Through professional assessment, we discover exactly how your child learns, processes, and experiences their world. Then, we coach you to be the steady hand that guides them forward.
Parent Support
Hold The Space
As their world expands—with complex friendships, rising school demands, and big emotions—the best person to support your child is you.
Whether you need help actioning an existing assessment or seek short-term parenting guidance, we are here. Let us help you become the confident wellbeing coach your child needs.
PARENTAL MENTAL HEALTH
Rebuild Your Capacity
You cannot pour from an empty cup, and you cannot co-regulate a child from an exhausted nervous system. Our goal is to help you navigate chronic stress, and develop practical strategies to support your own wellbeing. Medicare rebates may apply.
Events & Resources
Everyday Anchors & More
An educational space offering courses and resources to deepen your self-connection, allowing you to steady and support your entire family.
About Us
Meet Mel
Melinda Hoyer is a Registered Psychologist and Founder of Wellnest Psychology.
Mel partners with families to uncover a child’s strengths and empower parents to confidently step into their role as their child's ultimate wellbeing coach.
Recognised for her collaborative approach and deep professional interest in child wellbeing, she has worked with hundreds of families to help them implement a systemic shift toward harmony in their homes.
As a solo mum by choice, Mel brings deep personal empathy to her work alongside a Master of Professional Psychology with Distinction.
Away from the clinic, you will usually find her busy growing backyard watermelons with her son, crafting memory-making experiences, or enjoying a coffee outdoors.