Positive psychology coaching is right for you (and your partner if engaging in Couples Coaching) if you have the desire to focus on your wellbeing and work towards achieving a personally meaningful goal.

It is important you are open to exploring who you are, where you are, where you want to go and to take active steps in the direction you identify in coaching. You are open to welcoming the coach as your supportive and challenging companion.

If you are after support related to mental health concerns, it is important you seek help from a clinical psychologist.

Positive psychology is a branch of psychology focused on the character strengths and behaviours that allow individuals to flourish.

‘Flourish’ within the field of positive psychology means ‘optimal human functioning’, characterised by positive emotions, engagement, meaning, positive relationships and achievement. It is grounded in the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within them, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play (Positive Psychology Center, 2016).

Traditionally in psychology, the focus has been on identifying and treating mental ill health - which is critically important; however it provides an incomplete picture of mental health.

Positive Psychology shifts the focus from what is clinically wrong, by scientifically studying the factors which cultivate wellbeing and human flourishing. Its primary interest is in identifying and building mental assets which results in the broader field of psychology having a more holistic view of mental health.

Being qualified in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, means that Melissa works with clients to apply the science of positive psychology in ways that are personally meaningful to each client to cultivate their authentic flourishing state – whether that be as an individual or as a couple (or both!).

Melissa is a Positive Psychology Practitioner being qualified with a Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, which means she has been extensively trained in how to apply positive psychology through coaching psychology techniques to support the wellbeing, flourishing and achievement of others.

Melissa is not a psychologist and therefore does not diagnose or treat mental health illness or disorders.

Coaching are client or ‘coachee’ led conversations, which means that you (and your partner if engaging in Couples Coaching) drive the focus area of the conversation in alignment with what is important to you; what wellbeing you would like to cultivate and what goal you would like to achieve, along with committing to taking action.

Melissa will help you to explore the present and design the future you want. Melissa’s role is to ask the right questions to stimulate your thought towards greater self-awareness and connection with your authentic self.

As positive psychology is the study of what contributes to a meaningful and fulfilling life, how to cultivate what is best within ourselves, and how to enhance our experiences of love, work, and play – all domains of life can be discussed within Positive Psychology Coaching.

Yes. Prior to the coaching relationship both you and your coach will sign a contract which outlines the coaching agreement. A contract is essential in professional coaching relationships to ensure both parties are clear on what to expect which then creates a solid foundation for your positive psychology coaching experience.

Yes. It is the coach’s duty to not disclose any information obtained during the course of the coaching relationship without the express permission of the client.

The International Society for Coaching Psychology ethics.