Ell Melvin

Individual Therapy

I offer therapy which is able to work proficiently as part of a treatment care plan, or individually in facilitating understanding, and quality, of life.

When offering therapy I aim to...

• Encourage personal growth, development and acceptance
• Give clients space to express themselves at a level of ownership which feels comfortable
• Offer clients the opportunity to feel empowered and heard
• Allow clients to feel free of the stigma they may feel
• Develop skills of social interaction and self-advocacy
• Explore and express feelings and emotions
• Improve self-belief and confidence

Group Therapy

I facilitate group therapy to allow individuals to explore anxieties, challenges and worries in a safe group with others who may be in similar situations. I offer bespoke services to meet needs and wishes; I am able to provide focused group therapy to those experiencing specific difficulties, such as specific mental health difficulties, discrimination, exclusion, identity difficulties, separation, and low mood.

I run groups much like individual sessions; enabling individuals to increase self-esteem and social-inclusion, personal growth and development.

Social, corporate and voluntary organisations

I offer a range of workshops and trainings for social, corporate and voluntary organisations. I use therapeutically informed techniques to promote wellbeing, cohesion, and to explore challenging experiences within the workplace.

Therapeutic approach

I follow a person-centred approach; we will work in a way which feels most helpful for you. Upon consultation we will discuss techniques available, and may decide to follow a talking based or more creative approach.

I am a psychotherapist utilising the creative arts where appropriate- often creativity can help us to prevent feeling 'stuck' through taking distance from difficulties to unlock new perspectives and understand potential meanings.