Melanie James

I am a person-centred/integrative  counsellor of individuals & couples. 

I also use Gestalt & TA. I work with many client issues: depression and anxiety, loss & bereavement., ageing & life cycle change, loss of self, self-esteem, work-related issues, substance & behavioural addiction, complex trauma and abuse. 

Short term and long term counselling.

I work from home in a separate annexe of the house with its own entrance. 

Currently I am seeing clients in-person or via Zoom. I have a strict Covid-secure protocol for face-to-face sessions. 

I charge £45 per session for individuals and £65 per session for couples. Sessions  are 1 hour. 

I have off-street parking. I live in BS48 North Somerset though I am only 10-15 minutes drive of central or south Bristol. 

A regular bus service from Bristol stops at the end of my road. 

I explain how I work in the first session even if I have already spoken to and/or emailed the client. This is more detailed for those who have not experienced counselling in the past. 

I take basic administrative details details from the client, explain my contract of engagement. This is the only session in which I take notes. 

I seek to explore with the client what their needs are and what they hope to gain from counselling. We agree a path forwards. I would describe myself as a 'curious traveller' walking alongside my client to help them on their therapeutic journey, reflecting and occasionally gently challenging.