For women ready to heal codependent patterns, embody confidence, and feel more connection & belonging
Start anytime. Move at your own rhythm.
Lifetime access to all modules, practices, and community support.
Heal. Trust. Empower.
Learn to:
Recognise codependency patterns held in your nervous system
Reparent your inner child with presence and compassion
Feel clear somatically when your boundaries are reached
Speak your truth from rooted confidence—not fear
Reclaim feminine energy from survival mode back into flow
6 Transformational Modules
exploring codependency, inner child healing, emotional regulation, boundaries, and feminine integration
Somatic + Nervous System Tools
for embodied healing with lifetime access to a library of guided audio and video practices
Community & Support
Join over 100 women who have completed the program with access to a group chat for sharing and Q&A.
Optional live group sessions for sharing, and live Q&A/Coaching as well as private therapy sessions available
What if you could...
Identify what triggers your strong reactions to certain things and numbs you to others?
Give from the full heart instead of from obligation or burnout?
Know when your limits or boundaries have been reached - IN YOUR BODY and communicate that clearly to others?
This is definitely for you if...
- You constantly put other people's feelings, needs, and perceptions before your own
- You continually overexert your body and push it to exhaustion
- You have little or no awareness of what is happening INSIDE your body
- You are like a walking head - always busy, overworking, having trouble slowing down or prioritising your needs
- Your relationships feel unbalanced and draining.
- You know you are a perfectionist, always striving to prove yourself or keep up with others.
You will love this program if...
- You want clarity about who you are and what you want
- You want to stop feeling guilty about how others may react or feel about your decisions or life changes
- You want to set boundaries and figure out what is the "right" decision for you
- Your feeling of inadequacy and comparison to others has caused you to feel unworthy or not good enough
- You are looking for ways to improve your relationships
- You would like to learn how to heal trauma in your body
- You want your life to be filled with joy.
INTRODUCING...
Boundaries & Belonging
The path to feminine wholeness
Here's what you'll get:
- An in-depth exploration of codependency & attachement trauma, its causes, and how to overcome it, including an examination of the science - the nervous system and physiological imprinting of codependency.
- Program lessons, downloadable handouts, audio processes, embodiment practices, and more. Some practices will be on a yoga mat, some guided meditations and others on PDFs that you get to keep forever !
- Step by step guide to heal internal dynamics preventing you from sticking to your boundaries and feeling secure in your relationships
- The opportunity to share your progress with the group, and receive personalised support and questions answered by Melissa (and the other women learning with you).
- Bonus workshops including the healthy dating plan guide and a full Somatic trauma healing class on your matt
- Access to group therapy sessions and/or 1:1 counselling with Melissa (Additional fee $70 per group session or $150 for 1:1 sessions)
Inside The Course
Codependency Patterns
Inner Child Healing
Understand your attachment style, attachment injuries, and love addiction.
Learn about your inner child process necessary to heal this physiological wound in your nervous system.
Nervous System Regulation
Learn how to regulate your body using proven techniques (embodiment practices).
Returning to Self
An in-depth look at what is important to you, and what you value. Clarifying the difference between a NEED, DESIRE, and VALUE.
Discover your needs and desires as a key to learning what truly matters to you, and what gives you meaning in life.
Setting Boundaries
How to set and communicate your boundaries.
Future Self
get started today
Heal your most important relationship - the one with yourself.
In this course, you will learn to focus your energies on those parts of yourself that deserve the same level of attention and care you give to others - this evolutionary healing begins with you and will spread to everyone around you.
"This is it! A balance of counseling, sacred circle, somatic embodying practices and practical tools you can use everyday. Melissa helps you help yourself. I started the discovery of codependency after my marriage break up and through all of my research, no one mentioned the nervous system or the body... Everything was psychological related but it's hard to process trauma intellectually, especially when you're in a moment where you're triggered. Melissa has helped me shift my perception of what codependency is and how I approach my healing.
I highly recommend her course!"
Self Mothering Master Student
"I highly recommend this course to anyone, regardless of whether you think you need it or not - hint: you do."
Lisa P.
Meet Melissa...
I have been a Transpersonal Psychotherapist and Embodiment Coach for ten years, helping people overcome trauma and thrive in life and relationships. I trained in various modalities to overcome trauma and help others because of my own experience with codependency.
Through my Boundaries & Belonging program, I support women in healing Codependency and Development Trauma by uncovering the root cause and teaching them embodiment practices for healing nervous system wounds, allowing them to thrive in relationships and live the life they want.
I offer individual therapy in person in Adelaide, as well as online.
Discover what's possible for you beyond your Codependency patterns!
The majority of past members expressed their gratitude for the support they received from sharing their struggles with other women. As an experienced psychotherapist, Melissa holds a safe space where you can heal at your own pace, within a supportive group environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take?
6 core modules with integration practices—typically 8–12 weeks at your own pace. Lifetime access means endless return
How do I know if this program is for me?
There is a good chance that many of these examples will resonate with you. For example, a tendency to please people in family dynamics, to rescue people from their own troubles, or to procrastinate things you should be doing for yourself. These are just a few of the symptoms of codependency. It affects everyone differently, but we can all learn from these patterns and grow beyond them. Beginners as well as those with a lot of healing experience can benefit from taking this program. You can reach out to Melissa at melissa@melissaessence.com if you would like to have a chat.
Will I get support?
Yes—via the WhatsApp group where you can ask questions share your progress and receive feedback from Melissa. You will also have access to optional live group calls; and priority bbookings for 1:1 therapy if you need more personalised support..
What women are saying...
All testimonials are from women who have completed the Self Mothering Mastery course.
"I joined Melissa's 12-week Self Mothering Mastery course without knowing why.
I just felt the description sort of called me and I signed up.
Within the first 10 minutes of the first session, I knew I was in the right place as I came to understand how this work could apply to my life.
Over the 12 weeks, there was information and experiences that I already knew and had done, and much that was new. I developed new understanding of how my mind, body and emotions work together and how I can heal them together.
I particularly enjoyed the quantum healing and inner child work and have referenced the embodied boundaries work over and over.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone, whether you think you need it or not - hint: you do. This work is amazing for when you are feeling great and it's beautifully gentle and healing if you are feeling low. Do join this course, the world needs your whole, brilliant, shining soul and this is a wonderful way to unwrap her."
ALISON M.
Self Mothering Mastery student
"Great safe space to learn and unfold and develop techniques to help you mother yourself and let go of any unhelpful behaviours in relationships. I had rapid growth and success in embodying into my self. The practices to help do that were beautiful. Melissa's way of sharing the resources is a real testament to her own journey of lived experience and her desire to help you help yourself. Highly recommend."
JO M.
Self Mothering Mastery student
"After a few years in the 12 step fellowship I realised Codependency was the root to all my struggles with relationships / friendships. I knew I needed to dig deeper and I'm so glad I took the next step in my journey and joined Melissa's 12 week course. The course transformed the way I nurture myself not just mentally but physically too. It took me to a whole other level of meeting who I truly was and how I could meet my own needs and not go to others for validation or comfort. Forever grateful for Melissa's guidance in the 12 weeks and also with offers of support to follow after this time. Thank you Melissa!"
ANONYMOUS
Self Mothering Mastery student
Are you ready for true inner growth?
Online program with lessons, downloadable handouts, audio process downloads, embodiment practices and more - lifetime access
Access to the course app on your phone
Exclusive Private Community Chat with direct support from Melissa
Access to group therapy sessions for discounted rate ($70 per session)
Private 1:1 therapy session also available ($150 per session)
$450
Full payment
Payment Plan
Therapy bundle available 10 x 1:1 sessions for $1500 and receive the course for free (Save $450) contact Melissa directly to discuss this option & availablity
BONUSES!
Dating Plan Workshop
In this workshop, you will learn how to get the relationship you really want. A detailed approach to consciously relating to others, as well as a step-by-step approach to identifying your intimacy capacity. Using this method, you will discover your attachment style, clarify your needs and non-negotiables in relationships, and develop a plan to facilitate healthy boundaries and dynamics by understanding your patterns.
Embodiment & Trauma Release Class
This class will help you connect with your body, your heart, and your womb through guided movement on a yoga mat. As you move with your body's intuition, you will be able to release trauma. In this workshop, you will learn how to connect with your body's sensations and feelings. The process will be gentle, yet impactful as you start to explore and express your emotions.
Conscious Parenting & Codependency Class
In this class, you'll hear Melissa and Kate Christensen from The Art of Mothering discuss how Aware Parenting changed her relationship with her son. You will also learn about the importance of holding space for children's emotions, ancestral patterns, as well as conditioning of motherhood and healing of mother guilt. Closing Prayer of forgiveness meditation.
Are you ready to take your relationships to the next level?
ENROLL NOW AND START THE TRANSFORMATION YOU NEED TO TURN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS INTO HEALTHY AND EMPOWERED ONES!
© Self Mothering Mastery 2022
