Melanie Kirk

Name: Melanie Kirk
Telephone: +447767418624
Price range: £65.00 per session

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Relationship and Sex Therapist.

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Derby DE65 & Cleator Moor CA25

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About me

I don’t underestimate how difficult it is to begin this process; I would imagine that all the choices and terminology you have been presented with thus far may feel a little overwhelming.

The most crucial advice I can offer at this stage is to choose a therapist you feel drawn to (even if that person is not me). The therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of any successful therapy journey. Sometimes, finding the right person and approach for you may require some exploration. To help facilitate this, I provide a free 15-20-minute telephone consultation, with no obligation to book a session afterwards.

I specialise in Relationship and Psychosexual Therapy, providing support for both individuals and couples dealing with physical, psychological, or interpersonal issues that affect their sexual or relationship satisfaction. Whether it's addressing communication challenges, exploring intimacy concerns, or managing sexual dysfunctions, I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment to explore and work through these issues. Please see below for a few specific examples of how I can assist you.

If you were to choose me as your therapist, I can provide you with a safe, comfortable, therapeutic space to explore what may be causing or maintaining the difficulties you are experiencing. I have a supportive, empathic disposition and pride myself on my ability to quickly establish trusting relationships with my clients.

Where appropriate, I may feel it necessary to challenge you or invite you to consider an alternative interpretation of your thoughts and experiences. In my experience, feedback and the proposal of different perspectives can help to facilitate insight and awareness, which is usually a significant contributor to change. I can support you in reflecting upon your own position on both a conscious and unconscious level and encourage you to consider how you or others around you may be contributing to your difficulties.

Therapy is a collaborative process, and I acknowledge that YOU are the expert on your own life. I encourage regular reviews during our work together to ensure that the direction of our sessions aligns with your needs and goals.

I will be very honest about what is ethically within my remit to support you with. Should you require more specialist input that I feel is outside my expertise, I will offer some guidance on signposting or recommendations for different professionals/services.

Sessions are available on a weekday or evening and, to ensure maximum therapeutic benefit, usually take place weekly or fortnightly. Alternative durations may also be available upon mutual agreement, but this would need to be discussed in order to prioritise your welfare.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more information, please contact me to arrange your FREE telephone consultation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOW WORKING EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE.

Training, qualifications & experience

The foundation of my training and work experience was with RELATE Derbyshire.
MSC in Psychosexual Therapy (Distinction)
BA Hons Degree in Counselling Solutions (First Class)
Diploma in Relationship Therapy (RELATE)
Couple Therapy for Depression (IAPT Tavistock)
Children’s Counselling 5-11yrs (Relate)
Various CPD courses and workshops (ongoing professional development)

Therapies offered

I am an integrative counsellor, which means that I can utilise a mix of theories and interventions to best suit your individual needs. My aim is to identify something that is meaningful to you, that makes sense and that you connect with. These will include;

Systemic
Psychodynamic
CBT
Solution Focused
Psychoeducation
Narrative therapy

Examples of areas I can support you with

Relationship Therapy

Have you or your partner been involved in an emotional or sexual affair? Is jealousy or mistrust impacting you or the relationship with your partner?
Do you feel that you argue all the time? Do you talk in circles and never reach a resolution?
Are you struggling to communicate and understand each other's perspectives?
Do you long for more affection, love and intimacy?
Do you want insight into your own or your partner's behaviour?
Are external stressors impacting on you or your partner's relationship? IE a new baby, clash of parenting styles, relationships with parents, in-laws or friends?
Do you feel stuck in a pattern of behaviour that you are unsure how to break away from?
Have you stopped prioritising your relationship?
Are you uncertain if you still want to be in a relationship with your partner?
Perhaps you have decided the relationship will end, but you need support to agree on boundaries and conditions surrounding the split?
Do you want to make changes in your relationship but are unsure where to begin?

Psychosexual Therapy (I am a Kink-aware/friendly therapist).

Have you and your partner stopped having sex or lost the sexual spark?
Do you question your and your partner's sexual compatibility?
Is sex painful or uncomfortable?
Are you struggling to have conversations about your sexual relationship?
Are your erections unreliable or difficult to maintain?
Do you struggle with ejaculatory control?
Do you struggle to reach orgasm?
Are you struggling to accept your sexuality or sexual preferences?
Are you experiencing a loss of desire or loss of interest in sex?
Do you want to explore ethical non-monogamy or polyamory and need support to discuss boundaries and feelings around this?