About me
Hi, I'm Mel, I'm an experienced and qualified counsellor.
I am trained in humanistic counselling and work within the person centred approach and in the near future I will be offering face to face counselling in my own private therapy room.
I provide a safe, nonjudgmental and confidential space where you can explore what is most important to you at your own pace.
I am experienced in working with many different concerns and experiences including grief, loss and trauma.
Getting in Touch
I invite you to contact me by email or phone to arrange an initial session. This is a low-pressure opportunity to see if this space feels like the right fit for you. If I am unable to answer the phone, please leave a voicemail. I aim to respond to all emails and voice messages within 24–48 hours.
Availability & Fees:
Fees: £55 per 50-minute session. Concessions are available for those on lower incomes or benefits and students, subject to space. Please get in touch to check my current availability.
Hours: Daytime and early evening appointments are available during the week.
To find out more about what person-centred counselling involves:
https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/person-centred-counselling/
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
I began working with clients on placement in 2012 during training, and I graduated with a BA in Humanistic Counselling Practice from the University of Nottingham in 2014. I later completed a Master’s degree in Trauma Studies (now known as Trauma-Informed Practice at the same university graduating in 2019, deepening my understanding of how trauma affects the mind, body and relationships - and how to work with it safely and compassionately. I am currently studying for a PhD at the University of Nottingham, my thesis will be on lived experiences of trauma and time in metaphysics.
Since qualifying, I’ve supported people through a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, and identity-related concerns. My experience spans both charity and private practice settings, where I’ve worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Since 2020, following some in house training with an organisation that works with people who have experienced sexual violence I also work with children and young people aged 11-17 years.
A significant part of my work has focused on trauma, grief and loss - including childhood neglect, emotional abuse, physical and sexual abuse, bereavement, and sudden life changes. I understand that trauma can be complex and deeply personal, and that grief doesn’t follow a linear path. I’ve supported clients navigating experiences that are difficult to articulate, and those who carry pain that feels invisible to others.
My approach is grounded in empathy, patience and respect - offering a safe space where you can explore what’s happened, and begin to reconnect with your own strength and sense of self.
Training
ABC Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts - The Sherwood Institute (2008)
ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Castle College (2008-2009)
Bachelors Degree (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling Practice - The University of Nottingham (2010-2014)
BACP Certificate of Proficiency
Masters Degree in Trauma Studies - The University of Nottingham (2016-2019)
Certificate in Counselling Young People: A Humanistic and Integrative Approach to Working with Young People (11-18) - The Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (2024)
Current study - PhD - The University of Nottingham
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have experience working with a variety of presenting issues including:
- Depression
- Suicidal feelings and thoughts
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Survivors of suicide attempts
- Self-injury
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Childhood abuse (male and female)
- Rape and sexual assault
- Grief, loss and bereavement
- Personal development
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees:
£55 per 1 hour session. Concessions are available for those on lower incomes or benefits and students, subject to space. Please get in touch to check my current availability.
When I work
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Further information
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