Mel Ciavucco
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About me
Integrative counsellor offering online sessions. Experience in eating disorders, body image, disordered eating, weight stigma, self-esteem, identity, anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, and more...
I recognise that eating problems can affect anyone of any size, gender, age, race, class and ability etc. I particularly honour the intersecting of identities, the impact of weight stigma, and the common overlapping of gender, neurodivergence and eating distress. A label of an eating disorder is not required, I am passionate about helping anyone with any anxiety or difficulties around food and bodies.
I am neuroaffirmative, which means I have experience of working in an adaptable and inclusive way with people with ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergence. I'm LGBT+ friendly, disability aware (including chronic illnesses) and size-inclusive. My counselling practice has grown out of my passion for social justice, my own lived experience in the past, and my aims for inclusive and adaptable modern counselling practices.
I also offer training and workshops for individuals and professionals on body image, weight stigma and disordered eating. I've worked for eating disorder charities for many years and have a passion for helping people with all kinds of body image and eating concerns.
I have also worked in domestic abuse and sexual violence services, both with victims and perpetrators. I delivered behaviour change and "anger management" programmes and interventions for perpetrators of domestic abuse. I help people manage difficult emotions such as anger and shame.
For more information about me, check out my website: www.melciavucco.com
Or click the "Email Me" button to enquire about my services. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Counselling & Therapeutic Practice
- Foundation Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Various trainings in eating disorders, neurodiversity, anti-oppressive practice and domestic abuse.
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Disordered eating, food anxiety, eating disorders, atypical anorexia, orthorexia, ARFID, body image problems, body dysmorphia, low self-worth, low body confidence.
Anger, domestic abuse, perpetrator work, perpetrators of abuse, behaviour change.
Therapies offered
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Upcoming events
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
Free 15 minute intro session. I work online via Zoom and can offer both daytime and evening appointments.
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Availability may vary so please get in touch to enquire about current slots available. Either email me or contact me through my website: www.melciavucco.com
Further information
I offer a free online 15 minute chat. Either email me or contact me through my website: www.melciavucco.com
