Melanie Hunter-Purvis
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About me
Hello I am Melanie,
Are you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated with how your life is going?
Do you have issues you find hard to overcome or maybe think you can’t resolve? Do you often experience low mood, stress, anxiety, disconnection or loneliness? Do you wish you were more confident or experienced better relationships with others? Do you find yourself emotionally overwhelmed or struggling with a loss or betrayal?
In a nutshell, would you like to feel happier in life?
As an Integrative Person Centred Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner, I offer you a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly, be heard without judgement and explore challenges you are facing. I am passionate about my work, helping people feel safer, steadier in their emotions and more connected to themselves and others. Supporting clients to understand for example, how trauma lives in the nervous system, allowing you to process and heal, bringing about a sense of empowerment. Together we can work towards greater awareness and positive change.
Choosing the right Counsellor for you is extremely important, as the relationship is essential to the work we will do. I will not direct you, but will encourage and support you to be responsible for your own personal growth. My integrative approach means I use various therapeutic methods depending on your individual needs. As no two people are the same, therapy is tailored to you, recognising your unique experiences.
I am a modern practitioner, and I am dedicated to providing short and long term therapies, in a straightforward and relaxing setting. I have helped clients overcome mental health issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, bereavement and loss, relationship issues and suicidal thoughts.
Healing happens when you feel truly seen and supported.
I am a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), guided by an Ethical Framework to ensure clients receive the best possible support and service. I attend regular monthly supervision in accordance with NCPS recommendations, and I continue to advance my personal development by attending courses, workshops and seminars.
A free of charge initial telephone consultation offers an opportunity for you to share concerns, and enables us to determine which approach may be best suited to your needs, at a pace most comfortable and beneficial to you.
Counselling is offered at my welcoming office:
Valley House, Kingsway South, T.V.T.E. Gateshead. NE11 0JW
Parking and disabled access is available, home visits (under certain circumstances) are also an option.
In addition to face to face therapy, I also offer online or telephone counselling, I am available daytime, early evening and Sunday.
You can contact me by mobile: 07717 308143 or by email.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Counselling
- FDA Counselling
- Diploma in Counselling
- EMDR
- Rewind Technique
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- TA101
- Mental Health First Aid
- NVQ L3 Autism and ADHD
- Learning Difficulties
- Safeguarding
- Suicide Awareness
- Mindfulness
- SST (Single Session Therapy - 90 mins)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
EMDR
EMDR is a therapeutic approach that uses bi- lateral stimulation to aid the processing of distressing information and memories. It is effective in treating trauma and is recommended by NICE for PTSD. EMDR is also used to treat phobias, menopause anxiety, mood swings and depression as well as other mental health conditions.
Single Session Therapy (SST)
SST focusses on us working together through making the most of one session (90 minutes). We concentrate on what matters primarily to you , exploring practical ways forward, strategies and awareness. The hope being you would leave your session with clear, achievable next steps towards a happier you.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £90.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fees are as follows:
- Individual - £60 per session
- EMDR - £75 per session
- SST (90 mins) - £90
- Video or telephone - £60 per session
I am open to discuss individual circumstances and apply concessions accordingly, or a reduced rate based on the number of intended sessions.
When I work
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Further information
Prior to working as a Counsellor, I worked for many years with young people and adults with SEN. Supporting learners with communicating and interacting, cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health issues as well as sensory/physical needs.
Counselling sessions take place in a modern office and reflects my way of working ie. straightforward , contemporary and relaxed. There is regular public transport and no issues with parking.
