Talk title: Rejection Sensitivity and Finding a Self Compassionate Pathway
Senior Counselling and Clinical Psychologist
Principal Psychologist, Clinical Operations Lead, Senior Counselling and Clinical Psychologist at The Kidd Clinic.
Melanie is an endorsed Counselling and Clinical Psychologist and has been working with clients for over 18 years. Historically, she has worked across all areas of mental health and has vast experience with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, emotional regulation and more.
Melanie is very interested in working with neurodivergent adults and has a special interest in supporting late diagnosed Autistic/ADHD women to reduce challenges, , understand themselves and their neurotypical, harness strengths and to achieve meaningful life goals.
Melanie has worked in not for profit community based organisations, custodial settings, university settings and private practice, in clinician and management roles.
Often, even small rejections hit hard, a common experience for ADHD’ers. Rejection sensitivity can make everyday moments feel overwhelming, triggering self-doubt, anxiety, and the urge to shut down or people please. From personal experiences and those who have graciously shared their own journey in therapy, I share what this has taught me about vulnerability, connection, and healing. How can self compassion become the steady, supportive voice and friend we all need, one that helps us move through pain with more kindness and understanding.