Mel Phillips MSc mBACP - Family and Young People's Counsellor

Bath BANES BA1
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Profile

I am a BACP registered integrative counsellor experienced in supporting children, young people and adults. 

I offer a respectful and caring space in Bath where you will feel safe and empowered.  You might wish to explore your concerns or feelings by talking, or perhaps using sand-tray or art-making. 

I also work within an NHS child and adolescent mental health service team and am experienced in counselling children and young people presenting with wide-ranging issues, such as bullying, sibling issues, parental separation and anger management issues.  feelings of stress, isolation, mood swings, family/relationship issues, depression, anxiety and school/university worries or pressures.

I have an intermediate certificate in Family Therapy and am interested in supporting individuals in the context of their family, thus family meetings are available if desired.

As someone who has 12 years experience as a holistic therapist, I am interested in the relationship between mind and body.  I often draw on mindfulness, relaxation and body awareness to support positive change.  I also support people with chronic health conditions and pain.

I uphold and endorse the BACP ethical framework.  I welcome enquiries via email or mobile - please don't hesitate to ask me for further information.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

My qualifications include:

Diploma Integrative Counselling (CPCAB)
Post-graduate Diploma Psychoanalytic Observational Studies (Tavistock & Portman Clinic)
Intermediate Certificate Family Therapy
BSc, MSc, fully qualified holistic massage therapist (MTI) and Reiki practitioner

My background includes:

2 years - Drug and Alcohol counsellor for Adults
4 years - Counsellor -Young People's Charity
3 years - NHS Primary Mental Health Worker

Previous history of community work with adults and young people

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• Adoption Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Eating Disorders
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Self Harm
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Chronic Pain

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative
  - Family/Systemic Therapy

Fees

£40 per hour, concessions available for unwaged and students.

Further Information

• Online, email or telephone counselling available

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