Melanie Rivera

Hello and welcome — I'm pleased you've found your way here.

If you're considering therapy, I currently have some availability for new clients. You're very welcome to book a free, no-obligation telephone consultation to explore whether I may be the right therapist to support you, and to see if we feel like a good match.

You can request this through the BACP contact form or directly via my website: www.yourwellbeingmatters.co.uk

I’m Melanie Rivera, a Counsellor, Integrative Psychotherapist and Wellbeing Coach, registered with the BACP.

I work with adults (18+) who may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt or low self-worth, or navigating difficult relationships, anxiety, difficult life experiences/trauma, or life transitions.

Many people come to therapy unsure of what they need—just knowing something doesn’t feel right. That's okay. I offer a calm, compassionate, non-judgmental space to reflect on what’s going on beneath the surface — and begin making sense of your thoughts, emotions and experiences. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, helping you move toward greater clarity, emotional resilience, and self-trust.

As an integrative therapist, I work intuitively and adaptively—drawing from humanistic values, body-based tools, parts work (IFS), mindfulness, and evidence-informed approaches such as EFIT, EMDR, and CBT-informed techniques. 

Every person is different, so therapy is tailored to meet you and your therapeutic needs—not the other way around.

​Clients often describe my approach as warm, grounded, and gently restorative—particularly helpful for those navigating emotional overload, trauma, or significant life transitions.

My path into this work has been shaped by both personal healing and professional experience. Since the late 1990s, I’ve followed a deep interest in emotional wellbeing—starting with holistic therapies and coaching, later qualifying as a counsellor, and deepening my studies in Integrative psychotherapy approaches.

Over the years, I’ve worked across diverse wellbeing services and community settings—including Health & Social Care initiatives and contract work with the criminal justice system. These experiences have deepened my belief that therapy is not just about “fixing what’s broken”—it’s about reconnecting with your sense of safety, clarity, and inner strength.

Today, I work in private practice with adults via secure Zoom Telehealth sessions (UK-wide). I also offer a limited number of in-person appointments in the Purbeck area of Dorset.

Sessions are 1 hour long. I offer both short-term (6–12 sessions) and open-ended therapy, depending on your needs.

Choosing a therapist is a meaningful step in your healing journey, and it’s important that you feel confident in that choice. This is why I offer a free initial call—to answer any questions and help us explore what might support you best.

“My hope is that you’ll find therapy with me to be grounding, restorative, and genuinely helpful—whether you’re navigating a transition, managing trauma, or seeking greater clarity and connection in life.”

We’ll move at a pace that feels safe for you. You don’t need to have it all figured out—we begin wherever you are.

Warm Regards,

Melanie Rivera

Hello and welcome — I'm pleased you've found your way here.

If you're considering therapy, I currently have some spaces available. You're welcome to book a free, no-obligation telephone consultation for us to discover if I am the right therapist to help you and to explore if we seem like a good match. 

You can request this through the BACP contact form or directly via my website: www.yourwellbeingmatters.co.uk

I’m Melanie Rivera, an Integrative Therapist, Counsellor and Wellbeing Coach, registered with the BACP.

"I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental, reflective space where we can begin to slow things down and understand what’s going on beneath the surface."

I work with adults (18+) who may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt or low self-worth, or navigating difficult relationships, anxiety, trauma/challenging life experiences, or life transitions.

As an integrative therapist, I work intuitively and adaptively—drawing from humanistic values, body-based tools, parts work (IFS), mindfulness, and evidence-informed practices like EMDR, EFIT, and CBT-informed techniques. Every person is different, so we’ll shape the therapy to fit you—not the other way around.

​Clients often describe my approach as calm, grounded, and gently restorative—especially helpful for those navigating emotional overwhelm, trauma, or big life transitions.

Together, we can begin making sense of your thoughts, emotions and experiences. We can take time to gently explore your inner world and uncover what feels important or unresolved, helping you move towards clarity, confidence and emotional resilience.

Private Practice

My path into this work has been shaped by both professional training and personal healing.

Since the late 1990s, I’ve followed a deep interest in emotional wellbeing—starting with holistic therapies and coaching, then later qualifying as a counsellor and Integrative psychotherapist.

Over the years, I’ve worked across diverse community settings, including Health & Social Care aligned wellbeing initiatives and contract work with the criminal justice system. These experiences deepened my belief that therapy is not just about “fixing what’s broken”—it’s about reconnecting with your sense of safety, clarity, and inner strength.

Today, I work in private practice with adults online throughout the UK, and offer limited in-person EMDR sessions in Dorset.