About Mel Clemmans | Counsellor on the Gold Coast

〜 About Me 〜

Hi, I'm Mel!

〜 A Qualified counsellor on the Gold Coast.

I’ve spent more than ten years sitting alongside people through some of life’s harder seasons, children making sense of big feelings, parents stretched thin, women carrying far more than they should have to hold alone.

A Little More About Me

I’m Mel Clemmans, a counsellor based in Worongary on the Gold Coast. I work with individuals, couples and families across the region, with particular experience supporting children, teens and neurodivergent young people.

My approach is warm, practical and deeply relational. I draw on evidence-based methods like CBT and ACT, but more than any technique, I believe what helps most is feeling genuinely heard.

I’m a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and hold a Master of Counselling alongside qualifications in Education and Disability Support. Before counselling became my vocation, I spent a decade working directly with neurodivergent children in educational settings, and that experience continues to shape everything about how I show up.

Every person who walks through the door deserves to be met as a whole human being. Not a presenting issue. Just a person.

〜 A little more personal 〜

Originally from Mozambique, I made my way to Australia from Durban more than twenty years ago, and the Gold Coast is very much home now.

I’m a wife of twenty-six years, a mother of three, and someone who finds her own steadiness in long beach walks and the sound of the ocean. The salt and sand help. They usually do.

〜 Counselling Expertise 〜

A bit more about how I work

01 About Me

My Approach

I believe counselling should feel calm, relational and human.

My approach combines emotional support with practical tools, helping people make sense of their experiences while navigating everyday life with a little more ease.

I work from a hope-centred, person-centred perspective, drawing from evidence-based approaches and always tailoring support to the individual in front of me.

02 About Me

My Credentials

〜 Master of Counselling

〜 Graduate Diploma of Counselling

〜 Bachelor of Social Science

〜 Certificate III in Education Support

〜 Certificate III in Disability

〜 ACA Registered Counsellor

A few words from people I’ve had the privilege of working with.

"I've had two counselling sessions with Mel so far, and I'm very glad I found her. Not only do I feel like she really listens to me and that I can openly talk about anything, but she also seems to immediately understand what's going on and brings the right words, tools and techniques to help. Thank you so much, and I'm looking forward to our next session"

STEPHENPast Client

“On every occasion, I have been impressed by Mel — her knowledge, skills, humanity and faith. Her approach is kind and empathetic, yet highly effective and life-changing. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone, regardless of their life or family circumstances.”

RACHELPast Client

“I have found Mel Clemmans to be warm and genuine in her interactions. She creates space for exploring overwhelming emotions and brings calm to the situation. Empathy exudes from her as she helps you find a path toward healing and wholeness. I highly recommend Mel to anyone looking for a counsellor who will truly see and hear them.”

KIMPast Client