Mel Schilling is perhaps one of the most famous psychologists in Australia, renowned for her work as a therapist, relationship consultant, coach and public speaker. Schilling has raised her profile through her media appearances and public speaking. On Instagram she has 11.4K followers and is widely respected in her field, being featured on several shows and publications. Schilling has featured on the Australian TV show ‘Married at First Sight’, a popular show that she has received further recognition for.
Schilling was born in 1972 and studied Psychology at the University of Melbourne and Deakin University. She studied for a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Industrial Relations. This academic grounding was followed by working for more than 20 years as a coach and therapist. She tries to inspire people to be the best version of themselves and give them confidence, often asking difficult questions.
Schilling helps people to work with their relationships. She has worked with many people on issues such as divorce, parenting and career issues. She combines professional in-depth knowledge of scientific research with humour and engaging with people.