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Counsellor, Trainer and Writer.

​Online integrative counsellor specialising in eating disorders & body image, and domestic abuse & sexual violence.


​Welcome! I'm Mel and I'm a UK-based counsellor, writer, trainer and workshop facilitator. I offer online counselling sessions, daytimes and evenings, via Zoom.

I'm an Integrative counsellor, which means I draw on different theories and am collaborative in my approach to best suit your needs. I am an Accredited member of the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and I adhere to their ethical framework.

I specialise in disordered eating, body image and weight stigma, and also in domestic abuse and sexual violence. I'm passionate about helping people have a better relationship with themselves and their bodies, as often people I see struggle with shame and self-worth issues. 
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I also work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and a broad spectrum of worries and problems people may face. I work from a trauma-informed perspective, and am LGBT+ friendly, neuro-affirmative and weight inclusive. 
Mel Ciavucco, Integrative Online Counsellor, stands in front of a blue painted murel with trees and butterflies. She is wearing a pink velvet shirt dress with a black and white furry animal print coat on top.  Mel specialises in eating disorder therapy, as well as body image, domestic abuse and self-worth issues.

My experience

I've worked in the mental health sector for over a decade in eating disorder charities and domestic abuse/sexual violence services. I delivered group programmes to perpetrators of abuse, using behaviour change and anger management techniques. I have also been part of designing and writing an LBGT+ perpetrator intervention manual. I deliver training for different organisations, charities and universities on both disordered eating-rated topics and on domestic abuse/gender-based violence.

Qualifications:

First Class BA (Hons) in Counselling and Therapeutic Practice
Advanced Diploma in Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders
StopSO
COFRA 121 - Compassion Focused Risk Aware: one-to-one therapy programme for managing sexual risk
Carolyn Spring trauma training - Childhood Sexual Abuse, Working with Shame

I engage in lots of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) on eating disorders, neurodiversity, trauma, domestic/sexual abuse, and more.

To find out more about how I work with body image, disordered eating and eating disorders, click the relevant tabs above. I've also written various blogs on these topics which may be helpful.
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How it works

I offer a free 15-minute intro call (on Zoom) to meet and have an initial chat. This allows the chance to see how you feel about working with me as it's important you feel comfortable. There's absolutely no obligation to continue after that of course. 

Counselling sessions are online, via Zoom, for one hour. Normally we'd meet weekly in an ongoing timeslot for however many sessions you like (it can be open-ended). My approach is collaborative, so finding ways to work to suit you, at your pace.


The price is £60 per session, paid in advance of each session. I work at various times across Tuesdays to Fridays, including evenings. To enquire about my current availability, please get in touch.
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FAQ about my counselling practice

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Are you interested in Online Counselling?

Working online has many benefits for my clients in terms of accessibility, comfort and flexibility. Online counselling can be just as effective as in-person counselling as the therapeutic relationship is at the core of the experience.

It provides opportunities for those anywhere in the UK to access help without being tied to a location, which can be particularly helpful if you're looking for a counsellor with niche experience such as eating disorders, disordered eating and body image (like me!)

Find out more about online counselling and how it works here...
ONLINE COUNSELLING

Guest blogs and podcasts

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Guest blog post

Guest blog for the International Society of Psychotherapy and Counselling (ISPC) about the importance of working on our own body image in order to help others, and how my lived experience shapes my workshops.
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Podcast episode

Ease With Food Podcast: an Eating Disorders & Non-Diet, Intuitive Eating Podcast.
Episode 062 - fat positivity and intersectionality w/ Mel Ciavucco

Video series episode

Counsellor Convos
​I chatted with Sheila about Body Confidence and Body Shaming.

Training, Talks and Workshops


I offer training for professionals on:

Body image
Disordered eating and eating disorders
Weight stigma & Fatphobia
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
Reflective and creative writing

Need a speaker or trainer? Feel your workplace or team would benefit from learning about any of these topics? I am happy to discuss bespoke workshops and training to suit your needs. Drop me a message through my contact form to discuss your requirements.

Click here for my other workshops coming up and to see my previous talks and workshops.
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find out more about bespoke training
"Thank you for your training on BODY IMAGE, WEIGHT STIGMA & DISORDERED EATING. It gave me some very valuable perspectives on the narrative and the language used in this field. I have gained some learnings to integrate into my hypnotherapy practise. This work is very much needed and I wish you every success in getting it out to the people who need to hear these messages most."

- Bespoke workshop attendee, March 2024

    Contact me to book a free initial 15-minute introductory call

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  • Home
  • About Me
  • Counselling
    • How does online counselling work?
  • Workshops
    • Bespoke Training
  • Body Image
    • Body Image Counselling
    • Helpful Resources
  • Eating disorders
    • Counselling for disordered eating
    • Consultation for Professionals
  • Blog
  • Contact