Melanie Hudson B.Sc, M.A, MBACP(Accred)-Durham Counselling,Psychotherapy & Reiki
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People turn to counselling for a variety of reasons. Events may have occurred that have left you feeling confused, overwhelmed, sad or afraid. We all need a bit of extra help at times and counselling can be a place for you to make sense of what you are experiencing, make positive changes in your life and to increase your sense of well-being.
I will assist you to do this by providing a space where you will feel heard and understood. Where you are met with compassion and acceptance as I help you to try and make sense of your emotions so that life can begin to feel easier.
I am a humanistic integrative counsellor. This means that I place the building of a safe and trusting relationship with you central to my work, whilst integrating other approaches which I feel may be of benefit to you.
I am conveniently located just a short walk from the centre of Durham and I am also easily accessible by car or public transport.
Please visit my website for more information on how I might be able to help you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Masters Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy and I am accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I have 10yrs experience of providing one-to-one support through a variety of different roles. Some of these roles include Victim Support and providing student support and staff coaching at Durham University. I worked as a Practice Counsellor for GP surgeries in County Durham for 4 years before leaving to dedicate more time to private practice.
I am trained to Master/Teacher level in the complementary therapy of Reiki. I can offer this as a stand alone therapy or it to be alternated with Counselling appointments if you wished.
Please visit my website for more information about me.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Infertility
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Separation and divorce
- Sexual abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
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Fees
Fees for counselling, psychotherapy or EMDR:
Sessions are charged are £50 for a 60 minute appointment.
Fees for Reiki:
Sessions are charged at £40 for a 50-60 minute appointment.
Further information
I offer both short term and long term Counselling.
In addition to counselling & psychotherapy, I also offer the complementary therapy of Reiki. This can be done as either a stand alone therapy or combined with a counselling session.
Maps & Directions
Durham, DH1 1LN
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | Unspecified |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
Availability
Monday: 10:00am until 5:30pm Tuesday: 10am until 4:30pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10:00am until 4:30pm Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Types of client
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
