About me
Hi, I’m Melanie — an Accredited CBT Therapist, Certified Schema Therapist, and EMDR Practitioner. I specialise in supporting adults who feel overwhelmed by low mood, anxiety, trauma, intrusive thoughts, low self-confidence, or long-standing patterns that keep repeating in relationships, emotions, or daily life.
My path into therapy began with recognising how my own early experiences shaped the way I coped as an adult. That understanding now sits at the heart of my practice: helping people make sense of where their patterns came from, why they feel so powerful, and how to begin changing them with compassion rather than self-criticism.
I offer a calm, steady and non-judgemental space where you can slow down, explore what you’re carrying, and understand the beliefs and coping strategies that may once have protected you but now feel limiting. Clients often tell me they appreciate the balance of warmth, structure, and clear guidance I bring to sessions.
I work in a steady, collaborative way, helping you understand both what you’re feeling now and the deeper patterns that may be shaping those experiences. Sessions are paced gently, with a balance of exploration and practical tools, so you can feel supported while also making meaningful progress. My approach integrates CBT, Schema Therapy and EMDR, allowing us to work with thoughts, emotions, memories and core beliefs in a way that feels safe, structured and personalised to your needs. I offer both short-term, goal-focused therapy and deeper, longer-term exploration depending on what feels right for you.
I also support adults with ADHD or ADHD‑related challenges such as overwhelm, emotional regulation difficulties, procrastination, intrusive thoughts, low self-confidence and long-standing coping patterns. My work focuses on understanding how ADHD traits interact with anxiety, trauma or self-worth, and developing practical, compassionate strategies to help you feel more grounded and in control.
I draw on CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR to help you understand both your present difficulties and the experiences that shaped them. Together, we work towards building healthier, more adaptive patterns so you can feel more confident, grounded, and emotionally balanced.
In our first session, we explore what has brought you to therapy, what feels most important right now, and what you hope will change. From there, we create a plan that feels meaningful and manageable — whether you’re looking for short-term support or longer-term exploration.
If you’re ready to feel supported, understood, and begin moving towards lasting change, I’m here to help. I offer both online and in-person sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have extensive experience supporting adults with depression, trauma, anxiety disorders, OCD, low self-worth, and long-standing emotional or relational patterns. My background includes delivering evidence-based therapy within NHS IAPT services, as well as specialist trauma-focused work using EMDR and Schema Therapy.
I am trained in CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR and a Certified Schema Therapist. I have experience in Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). My clinical work integrates these approaches to help clients understand both present difficulties and the early experiences that shaped them.
I continue to engage in regular supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure my practice remains safe, effective, and aligned with current research and best practice.
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.
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
£70.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer weekly or fortnightly sessions depending on your needs. I work with adults only and provide CBT, Schema Therapy and EMDR within a safe, steady and collaborative space.
If you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you, I’m happy to answer questions or help you decide what support would feel most helpful.
A small number of concession spaces are available for clients experiencing financial difficulty.
When I work
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Further information
My work is shaped by a deep interest in how early experiences influence the patterns we carry into adulthood — in our emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Many of the clients I support come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of worry, self-criticism, or old coping strategies that no longer serve them.
I draw on CBT, Schema Therapy and EMDR to help you understand both your present difficulties and the experiences that shaped them. This integrative approach allows us to work with anxiety, trauma, OCD, low self-worth and long-standing patterns in a way that is structured, compassionate and tailored to your needs.
Clients often tell me they value the steady, non-judgemental space I offer, and the balance of warmth and clear guidance. Whether you’re seeking short-term support or deeper exploration, we work together at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
