Melisa Henderson
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About me
My name is Melisa, and I am a registered Art Psychotherapist and qualified EMDR Therapist with over six years of experience supporting individuals of all ages.
I aim to create a secure, confidential, and creative space where we can work collaboratively to explore your needs. Using an integrative approach, I tailor therapy to suit you, drawing on a range of therapeutic frameworks. Grounded in a trauma-informed perspective, I incorporate humanistic and psychodynamic theories to help make sense of both past and present experiences.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, with challenges such as grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. When words feel hard to find, art-making can offer an alternative way to express yourself. You don’t need to be an artist—just open to exploring this creative process. Through colours, shapes, and forms, art can help convey thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to put into words. Together, we can integrate art and traditional therapy to better understand your inner world and support your journey towards healing and personal growth.
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective, evidence-based approach for processing trauma and complex trauma. EMDR can help you work through distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, empowering you to move forward.
I offer both short- and long-term therapy, working at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I am registered with the HCPC, a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT), fully insured, and hold an up-to-date DBS certificate.
If you feel we might work well together, I’d be happy to discuss how I can support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am currently employed by the NHS alongside providing private practice. Experienced in providing clinical supervision to trainees’ therapists, experienced clinicians and teams.
- EMDR (2024)
- Art Psychotherapy Practice (2019)
- Diploma in Counselling (2017)
- BA HONS in Fine Art (2015)
- HCPC Registered
- BAAT full member
Continuous Professional Development
- Various NHS training since 2015
- Beacon House: Development Trauma for Professionals
- BAAT CPD training: Supervision (2022)
- BAAT CPD training: EMDR meets Art Therapy (2024)
- 4 years experience as a volunteer in various charitable sectors.
- Over 11 years experience with learning disabilities services
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £85.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Consultation
I offer a consultation where we can explore what you’re looking for and see if I’m the right fit to support you. The fee for a session, which can last up to 90 minutes, is £75.
Online sessions are available: weekday evenings.
I ask clients to have a private space where they can comfortably speak. You will need access to a smart phone, computer or laptop with a camera and internet connection.
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