Counsellor, Trainer and Writer.
Online Integrative Counsellor specialising in eating disorders, body image, weight stigma, trauma and abuse.
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Welcome! I'm Mel and I'm a UK-based counsellor, writer and trainer. I offer online counselling sessions, daytimes and evenings, via Zoom. I specialise in disordered eating, body image and weight stigma, and also in domestic abuse and sexual violence. I often work with people who have experienced trauma and abuse, including bullying, earlier in life. I also work with perpetrators of harm who want to change their behaviours. I'm passionate about helping people have a better relationship with themselves, as often people I see struggle with shame and self-worth. I also help people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and a broad spectrum of worries and problems. I offer a space for people to tell their story without judgement. I work from a trauma-informed perspective, and am LGBT+ friendly, neuro-affirmative and weight-inclusive. Being an Integrative Counsellor means I draw on different theories and am collaborative in my approach. I am an Accredited member of the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and I adhere to their ethical framework. I work with StopSO (sexual offenders and victims) and with First Steps (eating disorders), and offer training and lectures with Counselling Tutor, NEDDE, Online Events and more. I write on these topics on my blog, which you can read here. |
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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 used to deliver group programmes to perpetrators of abuse, and I now deliver training for various organisations on both disordered eating-rated topics and on domestic abuse/gender-based violence.
Qualifications:
I engage in lots of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) on eating disorders, neurodiversity, trauma, domestic/sexual abuse, and more. For a full list of my experience and training, go to my About Me page.
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.
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. For a full list of my experience and training, go to my About Me page.
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.
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, finding ways to work to suit you, at your pace. This may include talking about things from the past, processing difficult experiences and feelings, exploring relationships with family/friends/partners, exploring identity and your sense of self, building confidence and self-esteem, and developing tools/strategies to help you cope. This looks different for everyone as it depends on your personal situation and your needs.
Normally the sessions are weekly for continuity, but fortnightly can be an option. 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, finding ways to work to suit you, at your pace. This may include talking about things from the past, processing difficult experiences and feelings, exploring relationships with family/friends/partners, exploring identity and your sense of self, building confidence and self-esteem, and developing tools/strategies to help you cope. This looks different for everyone as it depends on your personal situation and your needs.
Normally the sessions are weekly for continuity, but fortnightly can be an option. 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.
