Melody Yeung RP, CCC

Human Resources Officer
Registered Psychotherapist & Canadian Certified Counsellor

Registered Psychotherapist & Canadian Certified Counsellor

Melody has a Masters of Arts in Child Study and Education and was an Elementary School Teacher for the Toronto District School Board. While teaching in inner city schools in Toronto, she recognized the importance of the social and emotional well-being of her students. She returned to school and received her Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto in 2012. She has worked in the area of psychotherapy since 2012 working with children, teenagers, and adults at various settings, such as the Toronto Reconciliation Mission Centre, the Medical Clinic for Person-Centered Psychotherapy, and Innate Wellness. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Certified Canadian Counsellor (C.C.C.) by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Melody practices from a person-centered approach by meeting individuals, adolescents, children and families where they are and helping them reach their goals. She integrates a variety of techniques, such as solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and interpersonal therapy, to tailor the therapy for each client’s unique needs. She ensures a warm, safe and confidential environment to freely discuss their issues and needs. She has received certificate training in Brief and Narrative Therapy.

Melody has experience working with children, adults and families struggling with emotional difficulties, depression, anxiety, adjustment and interpersonal concerns, as well as with children experiencing learning difficulties, autism and ADHD. Melody also has extensive experience with providing psycho-education about the education system and various approaches to assist with anger management.