Melanie Hardcastle
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07951418452
Features
Availability
Please note I am not able to accept new clients at the current time
About me and my therapy practice
I offer counselling for children and young adults and am an integrative counsellor working predominantly in a person-centred way. This means I work with what the young person brings to each session. I have over 15 years experience across a range of settings working with young people both in primary and secondary school settings as well as in an outreach capacity. I have a special interest in neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD and Autism, but work with a wide range of issues that currently affect young people.
I am passionate about empowering young people to have a voice, and work through difficulties that may be causing them to become distressed. Sometimes I use creative therapies to aid the therapy process, but at other times, talking therapy or a solutions focused approach may help the young person move forward both emotionally and developmentally. Ultimately, I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for young people to explore their difficulties.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum / Aspergers syndrome, Bereavement, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Stress, Trauma
Types of therapy
Cognitive, Creative therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Children, Families
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Short-term face-to-face work