Counselling for Adults

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” Rumi

My Experience

I offer one to one talking therapy and counselling for adults and I have specialist experience in Early Developmental Trauma, Adoption and Attachment...

Therapy can help with any number of challenges in a person’s life and can be of value in any life phase.

Some areas in which therapy and counselling can offer support:

✔️ Bereavement

✔️ Life transition e.g. relocation, separation from partner

✔️ Family disputes

✔️ Relationships

✔️ Loneliness

✔️ Stress

✔️ Self harm

✔️ Depression

✔️ Difficulty making a life decision e.g. leave a job or end a relationship

✔️ Low self esteem

✔️ Childhood trauma

✔️ Addiction

Benefits of Therapy

Therapy can offer a sense of clarity, relief, and renewed confidence. Many people find it helps them understand themselves better, navigate relationships with more ease, make difficult decisions, and feel less alone in their struggles. It provides a supportive space to explore past experiences, manage stress or low mood, and move toward personal growth and emotional wellbeing.

I follow your pace, no pushing or rushing, just gently allowing

I work with a whole spectrum of needs and goals and find that therapy is all about the trust in the therapeutic relationship, once trust is built, the therapy really begins and the desired change can come. I follow your pace and respond to your needs as they arise.

The work could involve talking and creative media, little talking and an emphasis on creative means or the focus could be with talk. It all depends on what works for the individual. I respond moment to moment and always follow your pace and preference. My priority is creating safety and trust. For some people creative media can be a supportive and a gentle way to explore vulnerability and access places of pain. For others it could feel like a clear ‘no way’! This is why I always check-in with what feels right for each person, in each moment. No pushing and I aim to create an environment of allowing and permission to ‘be’.

How it Works

I warmly welcome you to get in touch, book a free discovery call, or go straight to booking a session—whatever feels right for you. Sessions are held online via Zoom or in person in Fishponds, Bristol

Beginning the Therapy Journey

The journey begins with getting in touch.

I understand it can be a big step in making the first contact, this is so natural.

I offer both long and short term therapy, depending what is needed.

I offer a free, no obligation chat to find out more

Book a Free 30-minute Discovery Call

Book a 50-minute session

£70

Hi, I'm Melanie...

I have 25 years’ experience working therapeutically to support individuals, families, mothers and babies

I work with a person-centred approach and draw on my lived experiences, including the many methods and tools I have to gathereda over many years.

I aim to create the environment and conditions for my clients to fully relax and build trust.

Testimonials

The Right Therapist Changed Everything

“After 10 years of struggling with anxiety, I didn’t believe it could ever improve - until I worked with Melanie.

I’d been in therapy before, but nothing really changed - my anxiety felt too deeply rooted. I started seeing Melanie to process a personal loss, not expecting anything more. But over the past year and a half, everything shifted.

She helped me challenge long-held beliefs, care for the anxious part of myself, and make real progress with both social anxiety and people-pleasing.

Melanie’s support was compassionate, insightful, and truly life-changing. I finally feel like myself again.”

Melissa Crisp, Counselling Client (September 2024)

My life has truly changed because of it.

“I’ve had counselling with Melanie for 18 months now. Taking that first step was hard, but Melanie understood that completely. She put me at ease and let me go at a pace I was comfortable with.

We shaped the sessions around what worked best for me, and I’m so glad I took the step to start counselling - and that I found Melanie.

My life has truly changed because of it. I’ll always be grateful for her patience, understanding, experience, and most of all, her kindness.”

Anonymous client February 2023

Mel has an amazing ability to empathise with how I’m feeling.

“The therapy sessions I’ve had with Mel over the last 18 months have been eye-opening. I’ve gained a better understanding of myself and learnt really useful techniques to work on the areas I struggle with.

Mel is incredibly understanding and has an amazing ability to empathise with how I’m feeling. Her sessions have given me a real sense of strength and resilience.”

Anonymous Client January 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What can counselling help with?

Counselling can support anxiety, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, parenting challenges and emotional overwhelm.

What happens during counselling sessions?

Sessions provide a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Together we work towards greater understanding, healing and positive change.

How long does counselling last?

Every person is different. Some people benefit from short-term support, while others choose longer-term therapy. We review progress regularly and decide together what feels right.

Do I need to have a specific problem to come to counselling?

No. Many people come because they feel stuck, disconnected or want a space to focus on themselves and their wellbeing.

Is everything I say confidential?

Yes. Everything shared in counselling is confidential, except in rare circumstances where there are concerns about safety.

How often are sessions?

Most clients attend weekly sessions, although other arrangements can be discussed depending on your needs.

If you’re not sure where to start, that’s completely okay. We can figure it out together.