Melanie Whyatt

About me and my therapy practice

Are you struggling to get through each day? Feeling anxious and scared in these uncertain times? Has the lockdown exacerbated difficulties in your relationships? Have you experienced grief or loss? No-one goes through life unscathed, let alone a national crisis. It’s normal to feel distressed, overwhelmed or stuck. I have plenty of life experience as well as professional training so you can trust me to talk about anything that’s troubling you. I’ll meet you with warmth and kindness because I know that when you are heard, understood and accepted for who you are you can make changes that are right for you. 

Practice description

As a person-centred counsellor, I believe the power to change rests with you, not me. It's an approach that works well whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, a painful life event such as bereavement or divorce, a traumatic experience such as physical, sexual or emotional abuse or difficulties with personal or work relationships. 

My first session

Taking the first steps towards change can be tough. At this low point in your life, you may be wondering if counselling is right for you - or if I'm the right counsellor. I try to make this leap into the unknown a little easier with a no-strings-attached first appointment at a reduced rate. This helps you decide if I meet your needs and we're a good fit. 

What I can help with

Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Depression, Loss, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Humanistic, Person centred, Phenomenological, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy

Clients I work with

Adults, Couples, Older adults

How I deliver therapy

Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone counselling