Dr Melissa Butler
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About me
I am a chartered Counselling Psychologist (CPsychol) accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
I have over 10 years experience working with a range of mental health difficulties in a variety of settings, including NHS, local government, charities, corporate and private sectors. Such diversity has afforded me with ample experience supporting people from a variety of backgrounds, with a range of problems. I therefore understand the importance of having a therapist who can provide a welcoming, empathetic and non-judgemental space.
I believe that everyone is unique, and therefore realise how problems affect people in different ways, and depending on the issue can offer short or longer term therapy options. I work integratively by drawing upon different therapeutic approaches in order to assess and develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Embarking upon therapy is a personal and potentially life-changing experience. Therefore it is important to have a therapist who you feel is a good fit for you, which is why I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation.
Training, qualifications & experience
Doctorate (DPsych) in Counselling Psychology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT) for adolescents and families
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Post-Graduate Diploma (PgDip) in Mental Health Practice
Member organisations
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British Psychological Society
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Free 15 minute initial consultation
£110 per 50 min session (individual)
£150 per 75 min session (couples/families)
Discount offered if block booking 5 or 10 sessions.
Further information
I currently offer sessions via telephone and remotely (Zoom/Skype).
