Ms Melissa Huestis

Melissa Huestis

Yeronga, QLD

Melissa Huestis is a qualified Career Counsellor with over 20 years of experience helping adolescents and adults make informed career and study decisions. She provides career counselling in Yeronga, Brisbane, and online across Australia. Whether you are choosing a career, changing career direction, returning to work, planning further study or exploring new opportunities, Melissa provides practical, personalised career guidance tailored to your goals. Career counselling is available for: * Career exploration and career change * Career assessments * Subject selection and career planning for high school students * QTAC applications and study pathways * University, TAFE and vocational education options * Returning to work after a career break * Resume development and cover letters * Interview preparation * Job search strategies * Identifying strengths, values, interests and transferable skills Melissa provides career counselling using a collaborative, strengths-based approach that recognises each person as the expert in their own life. Together, you will explore your strengths, interests, values, skills and experiences while considering the factors that have shaped your career journey. The goal is to help you gain clarity, confidence and a practical plan for your next career or study step. Melissa's professional background includes providing career counselling in private practice, working as an Online Learning Advisor and Unit Coordinator within the Career Development and Counselling program at QUT Online, working as a Careers Counsellor in an independent secondary school, and supporting students and families as a Guidance Officer with Education Queensland. **Client Feedback** *"Melissa was enthusiastic, encouraging, tactful, knowledgeable and focused. She asked insightful questions that helped me think in ways I hadn't before and paid careful attention to my responses. Her practical research into university study and the application process helped me make informed decisions without feeling overwhelmed. Most importantly, she helped me recognise strengths in myself that I had previously viewed negatively. Her approach felt genuinely personalised, and she went above and beyond to support me."* — Emma *"Melissa made me feel at ease immediately and helped me regain confidence after redundancy. Her guidance on job searching, resumes, cover letters and interviews gave me practical skills and renewed confidence. I benefited greatly from our sessions."* — Client