Pamela Melliar


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About me
I am an experienced adult psychotherapist, trained in a broad range of psychodynamic approaches. I am also an IAAP registered Jungian Analyst. I was employed within the NHS for 17 years and have also been a visiting lecturer in psychotherapeutic studies at Goldsmiths College, London University, and Roehampton University. I currently contribute to the IGAP (Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists) studies programme.I have been in private practice since 2011 and can offer verbal psychotherapy, art therapy and Jungian analysis.
Building a sense of safety and trust is fundamental. I am a patient listener. Imagination and humour are also important. The conversations in sessions may range around many things, such as life story and influences, difficult or traumatic experiences, hopes and fears, practical problems of the moment or creative self expression. I make use of metaphor, mental imagery, and sometimes imagery generated in artwork to help develop fresh perspectives of problems, which is sometimes where healing happens. I am also trained to work with dream imagery. Jungian analysis in particular, values the unconscious, the source of our true inner self, and tries to understand its influence on current difficulties and challenges.
If you want to know more I generally offer a free introductory session, which will give you an opportunity to ask questions and help you get a sense of whether you feel comfortable with me. We will also begin to explore what you would like to get out of therapy or analysis. It will then be up to you to decide whether you want to work with me and how long you want to come for. I usually see people on a weekly or twice weekly basis and regularly review the progress we make.
I offer in person and online sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I qualified as an HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist with Goldsmiths College in 2000.
From 2000-2017 I worked full time as an Art Psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in the Prison Service and a number of NHS Adult Mental Health Services.
I have been in private practice since 2011.
From 2012-2021 I studied with IGAP (Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists) to become a Jungian Analyst, registered with UKCP and member of the IAAP (International Association of Analytical Psychologists).
In my experience, people come to therapy for a number of reasons. They may be experiencing a crisis and suffer from significant levels of depression and anxiety, or they may have been unhappy for many years. The process generally involves recognising where they have been hurt in the past and how this has affected their present perceptions and attitude to life. The past may need to be remembered differently in order to be resolved. Insight helps but a change of attitude may also be needed and this can take time because letting go of automatic defences, developed to keep us safe, is frightening. In time the resolution of the individual's search for meaning and understanding can ease suffering.
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £80.00
Free initial in-person or online session
Additional information
I operate a sliding scale depending on personal circumstances.
When I work
Availability given on enquiry.