Melinda Stubbs

I work Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in person and online.

As an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, I incorporate different theoretical models, skills and techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual client. This means that sometimes we will look at what is happening in the present, the areas of life that may be causing distress and what that looks and feels like.  Other times we may delve into the past and explore the origins of issues and the impact they have on daily life.  We may look at thinking and behaviour patterns, feelings, emotions, defences. I do not give advice but help you find your own way.    Where appropriate, I'll provide information and exercises that may increase understanding of causes of distress and symptoms, as well as help to manage those symptoms.

I am particularly interested in how the body responds to trauma, stress, anxiety and repressed emotion and we will work on learning to notice, interpret and regulate these responses.

My approach is non-directive, non-judgemental, open-minded, down to earth,  creative, challenging when needed.  I believe that there's a place for humour and creativity in the counselling room and both can be used to enhance the counselling experience.  Ultimately, I am motivated to help clients find the awareness, clarity and resources to help themselves.

I deliver short and long term psychotherapy and counselling in both the charity and private sectors, working with a broad range of issues and with people from varied walks of life.

My qualifications include:

Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Level 4

Diploma in Counselling Teenagers (Level 6 equivalent)

CATT (Children's Accelerated Trauma Technique) for working with PTSD and C-PTSD (also appropriate for adults)

I work with adults and children from age 13 and have a special interest in working with anyone affected by abuse and trauma.

I have experience working with:

trauma

abuse including sexual, physical, emotional, neglect, historic or recent

stress

anxiety and panic attacks

low self-esteem

anger management

self-harm

disordered eating

substance dependancy

emotional regulation

dissociative episodes

depression

I have experience working with clients with diagnoses of PTSD and Complex-PTSD.  

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, for you to tell me what brings you to counselling, what you hope to get out of counselling and ask any questions of me. It's more directive than most sessions as we will complete a detailed questionnaire about your life, family, experiences, symptoms and what you do to manage. This session is 80 minutes. Thereafter, if you decide to engage in counselling with me, sessions will be 50 minutes.

I work Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in person or online.

As an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, I incorporate different theoretical models, skills and techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual client. This means that sometimes we will look at what is happening in the present, the areas of life that may be causing distress and what that looks and feels like.  Other times we may delve into the past and explore the origins of issues and the impact they have on daily life.  We may look at thinking and behaviour patterns, feelings, emotions, defences. I do not give advice but help you find your own way.    Where appropriate, I'll provide information and exercises that may increase understanding of causes of distress and symptoms, as well as help to manage those symptoms.

I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced sexual, domestic, emotional,  or developmental abuse.

I am particularly interested in how the body responds to trauma, stress, anxiety and repressed emotion and we will work on learning to notice, interpret and regulate these responses.

My approach is non-directive, non-judgemental, open-minded, down to earth,  creative, challenging when needed.  I believe that there's a place for humour and creativity in the counselling room and both can be used to enhance the counselling experience.  Ultimately, I am motivated to help clients find the awareness, clarity and resources to help themselves.

I deliver short and long term psychotherapy and counselling in both the charity and private sectors, working with a broad range of issues and with people from varied walks of life.

My qualifications include:

Diploma in Counselling Teenagers (Level 6 equivalent)

Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Level 4

CATT (Children's Accelerated Trauma Technique) for working with PTSD and C-PTSD (also appropriate for adults)

I also teach Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.

I have experience working with:

trauma

abuse including sexual, physical, emotional, neglect, historic or recent

stress

anxiety and panic attacks

low self-esteem

anger management

self-harm

disordered eating

substance dependancy

emotional regulation

dissociative episodes

depression

I have experience working with clients with diagnoses of PTSD and Complex-PTSD.  

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, for you to tell me what brings you to counselling, what you hope to get out of counselling and ask any questions of me.  It's more directive than most sessions as we will complete a detailed questionnaire about your life, family, experiences, symptoms and what you do to manage.  This session is  80 minutes.  Thereafter, if you decide to engage in counselling with me, sessions will be 50 minutes.