This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Deciding to come for therapy is a big decision so finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is a really important first step. I take a warm, empathic and collaborative approach to therapy, creating a non-judgmental space for us to explore whatever is troubling you.
My Approach
I am trained in the Person-centred approach, psychodynamic therapy and CBT. I also have further training in attachment theory and trauma therapy. I draw on these theories to help tailor therapy to your particular needs and preferred way of working.
As an Integrative counsellor, I take a relational approach to counselling. Because our emotional wounds are almost always caused by others, healing also tends to be found through relationship with others. A good relationship with a therapist allows for exploration of our relational wounds and the coping strategies we have adopted to manage these.
The majority of the issues that people seek therapy for tend to be related to either patterns of behaviour deeply rooted in their past which continue to show up in new relationships and situations, or they are troubled by deep anxieties about the future. My approach aims to help you address these patterns and anxieties so you can start to live a more satisfying life in the present.
As a trauma trained counsellor I understand that traumatic experiences are stored somatically within the nervous system rather than in accessible narrative memory. If you have experienced trauma and/or childhood neglect (and want to explore these experiences), we will work gently and mindfully, utilising coping skills and sensorimotor therapy techniques, seeking to reestablish a sense of internal safety.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am trained in the Person-centred approach, psychodynamic therapy and CBT. I also have further training in attachment theory and trauma therapy. I draw on these theories to help tailor therapy to your particular needs and preferred way of working.
I hold an MA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton and am a registered member of the BACP. I have worked within the mental health field for over five years, including working in an acute mental health setting and have experience of working with anxiety, depression, EUPD, emotional dysregulation, sexual assault and domestic violence, childhood trauma and bipolar disorder.
Member organisations
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
Fees
£45.00 - £65.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I would recommend trying out a few therapists to find a good fit for you. I offer a free 20 minute call so you can get a feel for what our sessions might be like and ask any questions you may have. You can book an introductory call directly from my website: www.melaniecrosstherapy.com or alternatively you can email me to arrange a convenient time.
I can also offer 75 minute sessions at a rate of £75 per session if required.
When I work
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I have availability Tuesdays to Fridays, with some out of hours online sessions available (mornings and evenings). Please contact me for further details.
Further information
I offer weekly 50-minute sessions, in person in Southampton or online if preferred (UK only). I offer both short and long-term therapy depending on what you need.
If you have any questions about counselling/psychotherapy or my approach, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
