Melanie Anne Youngman
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This professional is currently not accepting new clients and may not respond to general enquiries at this time.
About me
Which Counsellor do you choose? Do you select one with the most qualifications? The one with the most letters after their name? The kindest face in the profile picture? Do you choose the most expensive one - or the cheapest? It can feel a bit overwhelming searching for the 'right' person, trawling through profiles, analysing peoples faces and trying to work out which type of therapy might be a good fit for you. When it comes to selecting a Counsellor - I would encourage you to trust your intuition and allow this to help guide you.
I am a highly experienced Trauma practitioner and Clinical Supervisor qualified to Masters Level (Level 7) and have worked as a Psychotherapist for nearly 20 years with both individuals and couples. I work with numerous issues (listed further down) but my area of expertise is working with Trauma where I have completed extensive additional training and qualifications to be able to work with this particular specialism. Working with Trauma (including Complex Trauma and PTSD) requires in-depth understanding of how Trauma affects people as the consequences can be varied and wide ranging.
I have a particular interest in Trauma occuring as a result of adverse childhood experiences (ACE). This can be comprised of sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and neglect, exposure to drugs/alcohol use, witnessing domestic violence, physical/emotional abandonment and death (this list is not exhaustive). These experiences have numerous effects such as: impact on brain development, personality formation, the ability to regulate emotions, susceptibility to mental illness and an increased liklihood of experiencing abusive relationships in adulthood.
My approach as a Counsellor combines honesty, care and non-judgement to help you work towards a better understanding of yourself. I know through both personal and professional experience that there are times in life when we all need some help along the way - to acknowledge this takes courage.
I have received Accredited status with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy which means that my practice has been deemed to meet the BACP's higher standard as a competent, ethical, independent practitioner.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a highly experienced practitioner, qualified to Masters Level (Level 7) and work with many issues such as:
- Traumatic experiences/Complex Trauma/PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Difficulties
- Infidelity/Affairs
- Life Changes/Transitions
- Difficulties with Self-Esteem
- Bereavement/Loss
- Professional/Career Issues (e.g. bullying and harassment)
- College/School Issues
- Stress Management
- Emotional/Physical/Sexual Abuse
- Religious and Spiritual concerns
- Sexuality and Gender Issues
- Overwhelming/Unfamiliar feelings
I have worked as a Support Worker, Counsellor and Support Worker Supervisor for a youth charity in Hampshire for several years supporting vulnerable children and their parents/carers. I am also experienced in community worker supporting families in crisis. I have also worked for an International company as a Personal Development Mentor, coaching young adults in addition to working as a Psychotherapist in private practice. I am an ex-serving member of the Royal Navy with an in-depth awareness of the challenges this can bring and the impact this can have on relationships and families.
I currently offer therapy in a number of ways:
- In person sessions at my private practice
- Online via Teams
- Telephone sessions
- Walk and talk therapy which is counselling whilst walking in nature
Qualifications and Continuous Professional Development
- Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision (Level 7)
- Diploma in Trauma Therapy (Level 7) - COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) and NCP (National Council of Psychotherapists) Accredited
- BA (Hons) in Counselling (Integrative)
- BTEC Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Person Centred)
- Advanced Post Diploma Certificate in Person-Centred Couples Counselling
- Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accredited)
- National Open College Network Accreditation Course for Voluntary Work in Youth Counselling
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- NCFE Level 3 Counselling Skills and Theory Certificate
- NCFE Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate
- Introduction to Counselling Skills Certificate
- International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy (IARTT) Certificate
- Introductory Certificate in Trauma and Recovery
- Certificate in Ecotherapy and Walk and Talk
- Working with Sandtrays Certificate
- Transgender Training
- Depression Awareness Workshop
- Autism Awareness Training
- Trauma: Somatisation and Dissociation Certificate
- Relational Trauma and working with Disorganised Attachment Certificate
- Working with Addiction: Underlying Causes Certificate
- Working with Bereaved Clients Training
- Self Care and the way between Self-Harm Training
- Dyslexia/Dyspraxia Awareness Training
- Safeguarding Training
- Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Awareness Certificate
- Unconditional Positive Regard (Acceptance) Certificate
- Caring for the Carer Development Training
- Gender and Sexuality Awareness Training
- Person-Centred Art Therapy Certificate
- Working with Young People Training Certificate
- Home-Start Volunteer Course (10 Weeks)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- Please either call, text or email me with your enquiry. I always try to respond on the same day. Payments can be made by card, cash, Paypal, bank transfer or card payment.
Individuals -
- Sessions cost £70 per 1 hour session
Couples -
- Sessions cost £80 for 1 hour or £110 for 90 mins
When I work
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Daytime Appointments Monday to Thursday from 9.00am (Last evening appointment is 7.30-8.30pm)
Friday Appointments from 9.00am to 4.30pm.
