As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I have over a decade worth of knowledge, education, training and experience in the areas of emotional health and counselling, covering various modalities both Western and Eastern. I have an empathetic, relational approach that Is integrative so tailored around the needs of each client. Staying open to working with my clients in the most supportive mode for them at that time is an important factor in my work. I specialise in childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and I have a particular passion for working with those wishing to/have started to embark on a self development/authentic living journey. My own personal journey through childhood, marriage and motherhood kickstarted my desire to work in the emotional/mental health space, with a focus on healing trauma, living authentically, deepening relationships and breaking free of unhealthy behaviour patterns and belief systems. I am deeply passionate about relationships and connections as I recognise that they are the cornerstone to life and wellness. I draw on the following therapeutic approaches: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapies Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Existential psychotherapy, Gestalt psychotherapy, mindfulness and somatic therapy.

My name is Melanie and I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am passionate about what I do and I believe that counselling is very useful in bringing about change and improved well-being. I have experience working in primary care and for a local counselling service as a lead counsellor. I have also experience working for a specialist service providing therapy for those that have suffered traumatic life events. I run my private practice dealing with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, anger, grief and trauma. My approach to therapy is integrative and I also utilise some aspects of other theories such as CBT. I offer both short and long term sessions and provide a safe, supportive and confidential space to assist you in dealing with life’s challenges and difficulties. I am very passionate about my work as a counsellor and psychotherapist and I have witnessed the significant benefits on offer. I understand that taking the first step can be difficult but will also be the start of a rewarding journey.

I am an experienced counsellor with over ten years’ experience. I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and abide by their code and ethical guidelines. I approach therapy from a humanistic perspective. The Humanistic approach focuses on personal growth thereby enabling a person to think about their feelings and take responsibility for their thoughts and actions. I offer face to face, telephone, video and e-mail counselling and I am available for sessions during the day, evenings and on weekends. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to discuss your difficulties and challenges. Counselling enables you to ventilate your feelings and empowers you to regain control of your life. I will emphasize that counselling is a subjective experience and it is important that you feel comfortable with your counsellor.

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work in an integrative manner which means my service is tailored to each individual. In addition to psychotherapy and counselling, I also offer hypnotherapy, alternative therapies and oncology support for individuals and their affected family members. I have a post graduate diploma in clinical supervision and can offer supervision to staff and trainee therapists. My work is fully insured and I have a disclosure and barring service certificate. I am a BUPA approved employee assistance programme therapist and can offer critical incident debrief support to employees of large organisations. I have experience working in the corporate sector. I have also worked with young people and vulnerable adults presenting with a range of issues within the clinical and voluntary services.

I have 20 years experience in delivering counselling over a vast range of issues. I offer a direct and highly compassionate way of working. If you have any queries at all about what I offer, please feel free to send me a message.

Making the decision to attend therapy can often feel overwhelming and confusing. For most people therapy can, however, be an extremely positive and empowering experience that increases greater self-awareness and understanding. I am a fully accredited and qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) with over 8 years of experience and specialise in working with adults. Being fully accredited implies that I have achieved the highest standard in my practice and that I adhere to stringent codes of professional practice and ethical standards. CBT is an evidenced-based therapy and is recommended by NICE (The National Institute of Clinical Excellence). CBT has been proven to be extremely effective in the treatment of most problems we encounter. Being evidence-based means that I am able to incorporate a wide variety of established and researched psychological techniques in my practise and therapy with you. The effectiveness of these have not only been evidenced by extensive research but also by my own clinical experience of seeing what really helps people. I have undertaken advanced training in a number of different Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Compassion-Focussed Therapy (CFT), Couples Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Focused Therapy. I consider you, the client, to be the expert who knows your own problems better than anyone. It is you who gives me insight into understanding the painful issues and difficulties you are experiencing. In your therapy and through increased self-awareness, I will guide, assist and support you to learn to take responsibility for improving the quality of your life by changing unhelpful patterns of behaviours and negative thoughts. I am fully committed to working with you to find realistic and long-term solutions to your problem as well as to develop and apply new skills and techniques. I have a passionate interest in treating all anxiety disorders (social, generalised, health, specific phobias, OCD and panic), stress, habit disorders, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, depression, low self esteem issues (lack of confidence and self-worth), anger issues, assertiveness and sleep difficulties. I also work with couples and treat relationship and sexual problems.

I have varied expereince working in the mental health sector. I have worked as a counsellor and psychotherapist in settings such as the primary care sector, community settings and in private practice. I provide individual, couple/marriage therapy, family counselling and psychotherapy. I provide a safe, non-judgmental service where clients can explore and work through their emotional or life difficulties. I assist clients through their journey of self-discovery, self-realisation, self-awareness and acceptance. Therapy enables clients gain sustainable strategies and skills which can be used to maintain optimal mental health and well-being long after therapy has been completed. In order to assist clients in the most effective way possible, I strive to work with clients in a collaborative manner. I apply several approaches during therapy such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Integrative therapy, Systemic and Family therapy, Person-centred therapy and Psychodynamic therapy plus Mindfulness.

I am BACP Integrative counsellor with over 9 years experience in all types of addictions (gambling, sex, drugs and alcohol) both in my private practice and within NHS umbrella I also specialise in all forms for Abuse, Trauma, Inner child work, stress, anxiety and depression, bereavement . In recent years due to increased demand from my clients I started to offer both telephone and video online counselling that proved to be not only very convenient but also very safe for my clients to open and explore their issues. The skills that I have developed since, demonstrate that I am comfortable working and communicating with people from all backgrounds. Thank you for taking time to look at my profile and I am looking forward to our work together.

I am a BACP accredited psychotherapist, counsellor and clinical supervisor with over ten years’ experience in charitable organisations, private practice and online. As I work within a humanistic integrative model, I have experience with the various modalities of counselling and am comfortable adapting it to individual needs. I am also specialised in working with sexuality, sexual health, gender issues and severe mental health problems due to my varied roles in the mental and sexual health sector. Whatever reason you may want therapy for, I try to create a safe space by focusing on individual experience by setting aside biases, prejudices and assumptions. By working together I hope that we can develop new perspectives to your problem by affirming and challenging the client to become more self-confident and self-aware.

Having lived and worked all over the world I have returned to Cornwall where I was born and bred. I was trained by world-leading person-centred therapists at the University of Nottingham. I work online with clients in the UK and overseas, and face-to-face with clients in West Cornwall, through my company Tim Harvard psychotherapy Ltd.