About me
My name is Mel. I'm a specialist trauma therapist based in Gateshead, in the north east of England. I offer sessions in person at my clinic room in Bensham, as well as remotely.
I am an accredited EMDR therapist and I am also qualified in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. My specialism is to work with the way in which trauma has impacted on us through our lives, so we are no longer held back by the past. I have additional training in using attachment-informed EMDR, as I believe that it is important to not only focus on experiences of trauma when we are wanting to heal, but also to find important formative experiences that have shaped who we are.
I have a special interest in working with people who have struggled to get their needs met by the NHS or other statutory services. Whilst I have no formal or specific training in working with neurodivergence, I am keen to support individuals who are neurodivergent - either self diagnosed, formally diagnosed, or who may suspect they are!
I look forward to hearing from you!
Training, qualifications & experience
Accredited EMDR practitioner - qualified in levels 1-3 between 2012 and 2013. Accreditation gained in 2022.
IFS level 1 - IFS Institute 2024
Post graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - accredited practitioner, 2012.
Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) - active registration
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.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
EMDR UK
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
My specialism is working with trauma and trauma presentations. I am particularly interested in working with people who have struggled to get their needs met by the NHS.
I am also keen to work with individuals who believe that they may be neurodivergent, or impacted by complex trauma / CPTSD.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£85.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I am able to offer a limited number of reduced price places for people, and hold a waiting list for this.
When I work
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I offer sessions between 9 and 3pm Mondays and Wednesdays
