Mel Wilson
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About me
Fostering Healing and Connection in Relationships
Welcome to my practice, I specialize in building and nurturing relationships within families. I work with children, young people, adults, couples, and families to create a safe space for healing and growth.
Services:
Integrative Therapy for Individuals and Couples
Creative Therapy and Play Therapy for Children
Family Relationship Building
Trauma-Informed Counselling
Adoption work with children, young people and adults
Building Stronger Bonds: I am passionate about helping families strengthen their connections. Whether you're navigating challenges or seeking to deepen your family bonds, I provide support tailored to your unique needs.
Trauma-Informed Care: Addressing trauma is a delicate process, and I approach it with sensitivity and expertise. Together, we work towards healing, understanding, and creating a path towards healthier relationships.
Client-Centric Approach: Your well-being is at the forefront of my practice. By placing you and your family at the center of the therapeutic process, we can navigate challenges, promote understanding, and foster positive change.
Get in Touch: Ready to embark on a journey towards stronger, healthier relationships? Contact me for a confidential consultation. I'm here to support you and your family.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Accredited member and Children and Young People registered member of the National Counselling Society.
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- MSc in Evolutionary Psychology
- Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play
- Qualified Restorative Justice Practitioner, Mediator and Family mediator.
- Postgraduate research in Protective factors for Children and Young People during the pandemic.
- Postgraduate research in online therapy during the pandemic.
- CRUSE bereavement trainer and BSV for adults and Children and Young People
- Therapist for Children and Young People who have lost a parent.
- Place2Be therapist for Children and Young People in schools.
- Certificate in adoption support counselling
I have worked in the voluntary sector within schools and charities supporting a variety of adult and younger clients for several years and set up in Private Practice in 2012. I also present training and CPD to other therapists and businesses.
I work with individuals, couples, coparents, carers and children and families.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £75.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- Individual sessions £60
- Family & Couples sessions £75
Affiliated insurance companies:
- Aviva
- BUPA
- Cigna and Evernorth
- General & Medical
- Vitality
- WPA
When I work
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Occasional appointments in early evenings, but generally these are fully booked and will require going on my waiting list. Fast appointment are generally possible Monday to Friday 9 to 5
Further information
For further information on family work see www.buildingbonds.co.uk
For therapeutic play see www.playtherapyonline.co.uk
