About me
Hi, I’m Melanie. I am an Accredited CBT Therapist, Certified Schema Therapist, and EMDR Practitioner.
I support people with a range of psychological and wellbeing struggles including anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-confidence. My path into therapy began by recognising how early life experiences shaped the way I coped as an adult. I became deeply curious about how these patterns continue to influence relationships, emotions, work and my general wellbeing - and this understanding is at the heart of my practice today.
I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and explore patterns that may have once protected you but now feel limiting. My approach is collaborative and steady, allowing you to work at a pace that feels right.
I draw on a blend of CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR to help clients understand both present difficulties and past experiences that shaped them. Together, we explore beliefs, emotions, and coping strategies and work toward building healthier, more adaptive patterns.
In our first session, we focus on what brought you to therapy, your goals, and what feels most important to you. From there, we create a plan that is meaningful and manageable—whether you’re looking for short-term, goal-focused work or longer-term exploration.
If you’re ready to feel supported, understood, and begin moving toward greater confidence, emotional balance, and wellbeing, I am here to help.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (BABCP)
- Certified Schema Therapist (ISST)
- EMDR Therapist
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
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
When I work
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Further information
My training and experience allow me to support a wide range of difficulties, including:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety, panic, and worry
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Low self‑esteem and self‑worth
- Relationship patterns and attachment wounds
- Emotional regulation
- Childhood adversity
- Parenting stress
- Work‑related stress
- Grief and loss
- Depression
- Identity and life transitions
