Melissa Jones
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Starting therapy can be scary and confusing and I pride myself on taking time to make space for any concerns you may have around beginning counselling.
As an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor I work using a range of models, tailoring our work to suit your individual needs.
Working with a focus on the therapeutic relationship, I provide space and support for you to share and explore that which you find it hard to share elsewhere.
I have extensive experience working with Bereaved clients, clients who have experienced Trauma, especially survivors of Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse and those struggling with Body Image and difficulties around Food/Eating.
As a lived experience therapist, I also have a special interest in working with clients who are Childless by Circumstance, clients living with Degenerative illness/conditions, clients who are newly Grieving and those struggling with working through longer term Grief. This includes support around Miscarriage and difficulty conceiving.
My hope is for you to feel empowered, heard, understood and safe, both with me and subsequently within your own life.
I have a private practice based in Felixstowe, where I work Face-to-Face. I also hold a qualification in Online & Telephone Counselling and with many years experience working remotely, I offer Nationwide remote sessions for those not based near my practice.
I pride myself in offering an inclusive environment, honouring your background and experiences as they are. As part of this, I am committed to my ongoing professional development, attending regular and relevant courses to further my experience and understanding.
I am a Registered Member of the UKCP and an Accredited Member of the NCPS and adhere to their professional code of ethics and practice.
I attend regular supervision sessions and am fully insured, with a full DBS.
If you would like to have an initial free consultation to talk through what you would like to achieve and to see if you feel we could work together, please get in touch via email or telephone.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc Hons in Integrative Counselling - Matrix College of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling - Matrix College of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Counselling Skills - University of Suffolk
CPD:
Specialist Supervision supporting clients who are Childless by Circumstance
Forever Mums - Kate Blakemore
Focus on Female Infertility - COSRT
Disenfranchised Grief: The Grief That Does Not Speak - Sally Pendreigh
The Collision of Trauma and Menopause - Aneesh de Vos and Dr.Helen Douglas
The Self Love Method - Karen Marie Johnston
PTSD - The Counselling Academy
Common Disability and Therapy Myths - Mel Halacre and Katy Evan
The Impact Of Father-Loss on Women Bereaved As Adolescents - Inge Nieuwstrayen
New Life and You: Understanding Birth Trauma - Kate Blakemore
Safeguarding - Independent Safeguarding Service
Member organisations
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations.
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
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Childlessness (not by choice)
Disability, Chronic Illness, Long term illness
Difficulty with Illness Diagnosis as a Young Adult
Miscarriage & Baby Loss
Difficulty with Body Image and relationship with food/eating
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Counselling sessions are from £60 and take place either Face-to-Face from my Counselling room in Felixstowe, or Remotely (via Zoom or Telephone). I offer sessions from Monday through to Friday.
I also offer a free 30 minute consultation either on the phone or online.
When I work
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Further information
Currently I am offering face to face sessions as well as remote counselling, either online or over the phone.
For more information please contact me by email or by phone on 07821 699 272.
