The Essence of You Holistic Therapy andCoaching aims to focus on your emotional and spiritual well-being...

'Essence' is defined as the core nature or most important qualities of a person or thing.

  • 'Holistic' is Coined from a Greek word, 'holos', meaning 'whole' or 'complete'

  • Holistic therapy and coaching look at the interconnectedness of the body, mind and spirit to help facilitate wellness and reach desired goals. 

  • The overall aim of holistic therapy is to address each issue in a holistic manner, while providing solutions and tools that will help each client to move through life with a sense of empowerment and success

  • The Essence of You - Holistic Therapy and Coaching offers a range of modalities to assist each client with their individual healing and transformational journey including - Clinical Hypnotherapy and Coaching (Hypno-Coaching), Counselling, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/TFT), Art Therapy and The SleepTalk® Process

  • Outcomes can include - Growth, change, self-love, self-respect, feeling empowered, looking and feeling good, motivation, happiness, freedom, confidence, calmness, success, new habits, personal success, achievement of goals. removal of blocks and more...

  • The Essence of You - Holistic Therapy and Coaching can help you to improve your life in so many wonderful ways
About the therapist credentials

about me

Melynda the Artiste

My name is Melynda von Wayward and I am a vibrant and creative woman who has spent 20+ years working in the professional arts industry in many different capacities including Theatre technician, Performer,  Creative Producer, Visual Artiste, Singer/Songwriter, Writer and Subculture Historian. 

My arts qualifications include a BA in Technical Production in Theatre from the Cantorian College of the Arts (VCA), and a Graduate Diploma in Arts Management from Melbourne University. 

My projects include:

  • https://www.punkjourney.com/ - A research project that documents the history of the Melbourne punk scene 1977-1987

  • https://thewaywardwoman.com/ - Projects created and Managed by Melynda von Wayward (The Wayward Woman) including visual art, Books,   Music, Online Courses, and a Non Profit org

  • https://wimsk.com/ - A research project that focuses on the many diverse and talented female singers/musicians who have played a key role in the Australian mainstream and underground music scene, from 1900 until 2025

Melynda the Parent

I have a son who has a diagnosis of Aspergers, ADHD and ODD, as well as exhibiting some school refusal. 

Because of my son's diagnosis and often challenging behaviour, I have firsthand experience in navigating the Allied Health system to seek a variety of therapeutic modalities and support for my child including:

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Speech Therapy

  • Positive Behaviour Psychology

I have also explored several alternative modalities and programs in order to help my son evolve and thrive, including:

  • The SleepTalk® Process

  • Homeopathy

  • Bush Flower Remedies

  • Brain Balance

  • Go Zen

  • Art Therapy / Music Therapy

Melynda the Therapist

I have had a love of spirituality and esoteric ever since I was a teenager and, feeling a strong pull towards the healing arts, I have gained professional qualifications in various modalities, so that I can assist each client with their individual healing and transformational journey. 

My professional credentials include:

  • Graduate Dip. Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy (MIECAT)

  • Dip. Counselling

  • Dip. Life Coaching

  • Dip. Clinical Hypnotherapy (NLP)

  • Foundation Coach - The SleepTalk® Process

  • Reiki - Level 1 & 2

  • Cert. EFT & TFT Tapping / Kiddy Tapping

  • Cert. Ho'oponopono 

  • Cert. Women's Empowerment Life Coach 

  • Cert. Assessing and Treating Sexual Issues in Psychotherapy - Level 1