Melanie Royal-Lawson BSc, PGDip, MA, Registered Member MBACP

Training, qualifications & experience

BSc (Hons) Psychology (BPS Approved), University of Reading;
Certificate in Counselling, University of Reading;
Introduction to Art Therapy, BAAT;
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (Distinction), University of Reading;
MA in Counselling (Distinction), University of Reading.

My experience includes having practised within a low cost counselling service; a university counselling service; and in an anxiety clinic which incorporated running group work for adolescences with anxiety disorders. I worked for several years within research focusing on maternal anxiety, depression and child development. Until recently, I also worked for a London-based Charity and Early Years Team co-ordinating a Counselling Service for parents of children under 5 and providing group work for mothers experiencing postnatal depression.

My private practice is based in Reading, but I also offer some appointments in London. I work with both men and women from various backgrounds experiencing a range of difficulties. I am currently also a perinatal practitioner within the Perinatal and Parent-Infant Mental Health Services, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). I adhere to the BACP code of ethics, attend regular clinical supervision and hold professional indemnity insurance.

Other areas of counselling I deal with

General counselling
Antenatal & postnatal period
Pregnancy & parenthood
Parent-Infant
Disability
Identity
Loss

Further information

My main practice is in a central Reading location set within pleasant surroundings and within easy walking distance of Reading Town centre and station. There is free two-hour parking in the vicinity as well as access to main bus routes.

To make an appointment or to simply have an exploratory chat, please call me on 07580075237, leaving a brief message along with your name and telephone number and I will be happy to return your call as soon as I can.

Alternatively, you may email me at

melanie.royal-lawson@thecounsellingservice.org.uk