Melanie Pickles

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Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Trainer, Mentor, Tutor

About me

I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over two decades’ experience in the field. My background spans psychology, humanistic counselling, and existential psychotherapy, and I also teach and supervise trainee counsellors across further and higher education.


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.


My approach is relational and integrative, informed by contemporary research into what helps people heal and change. I don’t offer advice or quick fixes, but a reflective and attuned space where we can explore how your experiences, patterns, and relationships shape the way you feel and live. Through that process, new perspectives and possibilities emerge - ways of being that feel more grounded, real, and free.


Alongside my general practice, I have particular expertise in working with neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD and autism. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, burnt out, or unsure how to make sense of themselves in a world that doesn’t always feel built for them. Drawing on years of specialist experience in neurodiversity, I help clients move from self-doubt to self-understanding, and begin creating lives that feel authentic, confident, and sustainable.

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 train and supervise the next generation of counsellors from Level 2 all the way to Doctorate.  

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Individual Psychotherapy:

£60ph

Supervision:

£60 individual hour

£75 per 1.5hr monthly 

£30ph trainee counsellors and counselling psychologists

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

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening
  • 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.  

Friargate, York, North Yorks, YO1

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Organisations

Key details

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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Online platforms

Google Meet
Whatsapp

Supervision

In person
Online

Relational Integrative Supervisor

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