find your glow
Melissa Kent
Director
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Advanced Certified Schema Therapist
Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
“These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb.” - Najwa Zebian
Areas of interest
CONSULTING DAYS
TAKING NEW CLIENTS*
WAIT TIME (APPROX.)
CLIENT AGE
WED
THUR
YES
NO
14+
15+
16+
18+
SESSION FEE
2-4 WEEKS
4+ WEEKS
MON
TUES
1-2 WEEKS
*Availability note: due to my role within the practice, availability for new clients may be limited.
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Complex anxiety and panic presentations
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Long-standing difficulties with emotion regulation
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Relationship and attachment difficulties
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Recurrent or “self-sabotaging” behavioural patterns
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Adjustment to significant life transitions
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Post-traumatic stress and complex trauma presentations (PTSD / Complex PTSD)
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Eating disorder presentations (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, OSFED)
I work primarily with adults seeking a structured, collaborative, and depth-oriented approach to therapy.
Qualifications
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Master of Psychology (Clinical)
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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
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Bachelor of Behavioural Science
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Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice
About Melissa
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Glow Centre, with extensive experience working with adults experiencing complex and long-standing psychological difficulties. I am particularly interested in understanding how early experiences shape current patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating, and in supporting people to make meaningful, sustainable change — not just short-term symptom relief.
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My primary therapeutic approach is Schema Therapy, which focuses on understanding and changing long-standing patterns. I work in a structured yet compassionate way, combining depth with practical strategies that can be applied in everyday life. In the treatment of Eating Disorders, I primarily use CBT-E or SSCM, in line with best-practice guidelines, and may integrate Schema Therapy where clinically appropriate.
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As a senior clinician, I am thoughtful about fit. I work best with clients who are seeking a collaborative, reflective approach and who are ready to engage actively in therapy. My aim is to provide a space that feels steady, containing, and focused on helping you understand yourself more clearly and move forward with intention.
Melissa's recommendations for supporting your own growth: how you can make therapy successful
Therapy works best when it is a collaborative and active process. Below are a few ways you can support meaningful change and make the most of our work together:
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​Attend Consistently
Regular sessions create momentum and allow us to work at depth. Gaps in attendance can interrupt progress, so consistency is important wherever possible.
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Engage Actively Between Sessions
Insight is valuable, but change happens through practice. At times, I may invite reflection, behavioural experiments, or skills practice between sessions to help integrate our work into everyday life.
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Be Open to Exploring Patterns
Many difficulties are not just about current circumstances but about recurring themes shaped by earlier experiences. A willingness to examine these patterns can create space for lasting change.
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Balance Compassion with Responsibility
Growth often involves learning to respond to yourself with both kindness and accountability. Being open to this balance is central to the work we do.
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Allow the Process to Take Time
Sustainable change is rarely immediate. Depth-oriented therapy can involve periods of insight, discomfort, and consolidation. Staying engaged through these phases supports meaningful progress.
Let's get to know Melissa
Q. What is one of your favourite psychology approaches and why?
A. Hands down, Schema Therapy. I love Schema Therapy because it just makes sense — the way we experience the present is shaped by what has happened to us in the past.
Q. What drew you to a career as a psychologist?
A. I have always been interested in people’s stories and curious about why people do what they do. I have been on the path to being a psychologist since work experience in grade 11, and every passing year confirms to me that this is what I was meant to be.
Q. Do you use psychology strategies in your everyday life?
A. Absolutely. I draw on strategies from different approaches, particularly Schema Therapy and DBT skills, and I also value being in therapy myself at different points in my life.
Q. Favourite food?
A. A good vanilla cupcake.
Q. Do you have any pets?
A. I have a beloved 13-year-old rescue dog named Mumble. He is big and cuddly.
Q. What do you like to do in your spare time?
A. I tend to the things I love — my family, my dog, my friends, my home, and my plants. I also enjoy getting caught up in the latest seasons of reality TV and listening to true crime podcasts.