Counsellor, Trainer and Writer.
Eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, weight concerns, self-esteem, self-worth and more...
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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'm passionate about helping people with all kinds of body image and food-related issues, eating disorders and disordered eating, weight concerns, as well as self-esteem, confidence and self-worth issues. I also work with depression, anxiety, stress, and a broad spectrum of worries and problems people may face. |
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How I can help
I can help with a wide range of body image and eating problems including:
Many people struggle with food worries, body image problems and weight concerns which may not be classed as eating disorders, but have a real impact on people's lives. I have past lived experience of body image problems and eating anxieties. I've been there - I know how tough it can be. I would also say to anyone, from my personal and professional experience, no problem is too small and you absolutely are worthy of help.
Anyone of any shape, size or weight can struggle with any kind of eating or body image issue so *every* body is welcome in my practice.
- Restriction of food, including Atypical Anorexia
- Purging (bulimia)
- Compensatory exercise/over exercising
- Binge eating
- Emotional eating
- ARFID - Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- OSFED - Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder
- Chronic dieting/yo-yo dieting
- Body image problems and body dysmorphia
- Anxious thoughts about food/eating/your body
- Appearance worries, including visible differences and skin concerns
- Fearing the judgements of others
- Low self-esteem and low confidence
- Bariatric patients (weight loss surgeries)
- Those using or considering weight loss drugs/injections
- Experiences of weight stigma and size/appearance-based discrimination
- The impact of diet culture
- Sensory food difficulties
- Fear of foods or food aversion/avoidance
- Dealing with food intolerances/allergies
- Any worries or concerns about eating, body shape, weight or appearance
Many people struggle with food worries, body image problems and weight concerns which may not be classed as eating disorders, but have a real impact on people's lives. I have past lived experience of body image problems and eating anxieties. I've been there - I know how tough it can be. I would also say to anyone, from my personal and professional experience, no problem is too small and you absolutely are worthy of help.
Anyone of any shape, size or weight can struggle with any kind of eating or body image issue so *every* body is welcome in my practice.
My experience
I've worked in the mental health sector for over a decade and for eating disorder charities for 8 years.
I am neuro-affirmative, LGBT+ inclusive, trauma-informed and weight neutral - to find out more about this go to my counselling page. I have a First Class BA (Hons) in Counselling and Therapeutic Practice, and an Advanced Diploma in Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders.
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.
I have worked in domestic abuse and sexual violence services, and have 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.
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.
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.
