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, and weight concerns, as well as self-esteem, confidence and self-worth issues. I work with depression, anxiety, work-related issues, and a broad spectrum of worries and problems people may face.
My experience
I've worked in the mental health sector for over ten years, and for eating disorder charities for over seven years. I work with eating disorders such as binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, "atypical" anorexia, ARFID, OSFED and more. But importantly, I also work with a much broader range of eating distress which may not fit the criteria for an eating disorder. Many people struggle with food worries and concerns, body image problems and weight concerns which would not be classed as eating disorders, but have a real impact on people's lives. I also 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.
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 am neuro-affirmative, LGBT+ inclusive, trauma-informed and weight neutral - to find out more about this go to my counselling page. I have an BA (Hons) in Counselling and Therapeutic Practice, and an Advanced Diploma in Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders.
I also have experience of working in domestic abuse services, predominantly working with perpetrators of abuse, using behaviour change and anger management techniques.
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. Payments are quick and easy to make via a link, which I send a few days before each session.
I work at various times across Tuesdays to Fridays, including evenings. To enquire about my current availability, please get in touch.
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, and weight concerns, as well as self-esteem, confidence and self-worth issues. I work with depression, anxiety, work-related issues, and a broad spectrum of worries and problems people may face.
My experience
I've worked in the mental health sector for over ten years, and for eating disorder charities for over seven years. I work with eating disorders such as binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, "atypical" anorexia, ARFID, OSFED and more. But importantly, I also work with a much broader range of eating distress which may not fit the criteria for an eating disorder. Many people struggle with food worries and concerns, body image problems and weight concerns which would not be classed as eating disorders, but have a real impact on people's lives. I also 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.
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 am neuro-affirmative, LGBT+ inclusive, trauma-informed and weight neutral - to find out more about this go to my counselling page. I have an BA (Hons) in Counselling and Therapeutic Practice, and an Advanced Diploma in Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders.
I also have experience of working in domestic abuse services, predominantly working with perpetrators of abuse, using behaviour change and anger management techniques.
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. Payments are quick and easy to make via a link, which I send a few days before each session.
I work at various times across Tuesdays to Fridays, including evenings. To enquire about my current availability, please get in touch.
For Professionals
I run workshops, training and CPD on body image and disordered eating for counsellors, therapists, trainees, and other professionals who may find it helpful. Find out more about my upcoming events on my Workshops page.
I offer consultation sessions for counsellors, psychotherapists and other professionals, and organisations and media outlets - find out more here. I also contribute written pieces for books, courses, websites and for the media. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss this further with me.
I run workshops, training and CPD on body image and disordered eating for counsellors, therapists, trainees, and other professionals who may find it helpful. Find out more about my upcoming events on my Workshops page.
I offer consultation sessions for counsellors, psychotherapists and other professionals, and organisations and media outlets - find out more here. I also contribute written pieces for books, courses, websites and for the media. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss this further with me.
