Melanie Pickles
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About me
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and reaching out for help can be a big step. It could be that you are experiencing depression, anxiety or a relationship breakdown, or struggling to make sense of your emotions. You may be relying on a crutch that has become unhealthy. Perhaps you want to feel like your old self again, or strive to be a different version of you. I offer a safe and supportive place where you can explore your feelings, make sense of your life and find a path forward.
My approach is warm, understanding, and tailored to your unique needs. I believe in the power of compassionate listening and evidence-based techniques to help you navigate life's challenges. My goal is to empower you to achieve greater well-being and resilience.
I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. Together, we can work through the difficulties you're facing and help you build a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Whenever you're ready to begin, I'm here to support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified, registered and experienced therapist. I hold a Degree in Psychology (BAHons) and a Masters in Counselling (MA). I originally trained at Regents School of Existential Psychotherapy. I have been working, studying, researching and training others in the field of mental health since 1998.
I see individual clients in my private practice, and work as an affiliate therapist and executive coach to organisations; delivering training programmes, workshops, mediation, supervision and organisational support.
I also offer specialist mental health mentoring to students in higher education and have taught Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring at both undergraduate and diploma level. I am currently Faculty Lead of Counselling for an independent training provider, and an external assessor.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual Psychotherapy:
£60ph
Supervision:
£30ph / £45 - 1.5hr session
Private Tuition:
£25ph
Mentoring and Corporate Training packages prices available on request.
I offer a reduced fee for trainee counsellors looking to do self-development work.
When I work
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- Online: Mon -Thurs
- In-person: Friday
Further information
What can you expect?
Once you have made your initial enquiry, I will reply to you with some potential dates and times for us to meet online for a free introductory session. This gives us an opportunity to meet and decide how we can work together.
I would usually suggest we work together for a minimum of 12 sessions, weekly at the same time. This allows for a rhythm and regularity for the therapy to take place. However, a lot can be done in 6 sessions - we will discuss how to make therapy work for you in our introductory session.
I work online Mon - Thurs and see clients in person on Fridays. There is a waiting list for in person appointments.
Payment is made by bank transfer on the day of the session.
