Melina Sarra-May

Welcome to Melina Therapy, I’m Melina, an international therapist with over 30 years' experience supporting clients emotionally- helping them to heal and reconnect with themselves, their relationships and their sense of wellbeing. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, grief, fear, low-mood or trauma, my practice is grounded in listening, understanding and presence.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally worn down, or stuck in survival mode - especially if you have been under pressure or adapting to constant change for a long time.

Life can look like you are fully functioning on the outside, while inside things feel heavy, frightening or fragile. You don’t have to go through this alone - taking this step to reach out can be the beginning of feeling more supported, steadier and lighter.

I work online with clients here in the UK and around the world and also run trauma recovery yoga classes in the community. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, supporting emotional healing and a gradual reconnection of mind and body. The work unfolds at a pace that prioritises safety, trust and what feels possible.

I am a specialist trauma counsellor -with expertise in sexual abuse, sexual violence and childhood trauma, as well as those navigating challenges with addictions and relationships. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative - because each person processes trauma differently, I offer carefully tailored support, to create a space for you that is safe, attentive and respectful of your journey.

For couples and intimate partners, I offer Emotionally Focused Therapy to improve communication, strengthen bonds, rebuild trust and navigate emotional challenges including experiences of loss and betrayal. 

My approach is integrative and drawn from a unique blend of evidence based therapies, grounded in neuroscience, with coaching, mindfulness and holistic practices to create effective individualised psychological care. 

I'm British-Italian, based in the UK, and I work with clients here and online internationally - with expats, remote professionals, clients who have moved or are from diverse cultural backgrounds. My own lived experiences of transition and displacement inform my work and deepens my passion for supporting others. I respect each person's unique story and I am drawn to working with those who have moved country, feel isolated, displaced, or targeted in some way. Or if you are struggling with identity, a sense of belonging, or navigating a difficult life transition, I'm here to support you.

At some point in our lives, we all need a bit of additional support - talking with a professional, who is trained and impartial can really help.

Therapy can be a way to reconnect with yourself, regain balance and discover your own inner strength. We may explore aspects of your past, not to assign blame, but to reshape the narrative of your story and yourself - so you can move forward with greater empowerment.

My integrative approach allows me to tailor care to each person's unique needs, supporting emotional growth, healing and overall wellbeing. Alongside talk therapy, I integrate wellness coaching and mind-body practices such as breathwork, meditation and trauma-recovery yoga.

These approaches can complement the emotional and relational work we do together, helping you develop practical skills, healthy habits and balance in your daily life.

I offer an initial session to gain an understanding of what has lead you to therapy and what you might want to achieve from it and also so see if you feel comfortable with me and we are the right fit.

Please contact for availability, I aim to find a suitable time that is convenient for you. If you would like to speak to me prior to making an appointment, I can offer a free 15 minute discovery/clarity call.

Welcome to Melina Therapy, bespoke counselling therapy to meet your emotional and well-being needs. I am Melina, a BACP accredited counsellor and with thirty years’ experience I can help you with many issues such as anxiety, depression, loss and grief to more niche, childhood, relationship, trauma and PTSD.

I am a trauma specialist counsellor, with expertise in sexual abuse and sexual violence. My practice is trauma informed so you can feel safe with me and safe within the therapy space. As everyone processes trauma differently, often clients seek this specialist support to process feelings and release trauma safely. 

I am an integrative counsellor - integrating mental and physical healing. Drawn from a unique blend of evidence based therapies, grounded in neuroscience, with coaching and mindfulness practices. To create effective individualised psychological care.

I have expertise in addictions; drugs, alcohol and other addictions such as online addictions. 

I have expertise in couples counselling and emotional focused therapy to resolve emotional issues and strengthen bonds.

I also provide wellness coaching for clients who want to prioritise their well-being and focus more on living a healthier lifestyle. Whilst setting goals that align with their values and future aspirations.

I am English-Italian, living in the UK and I work mainly remotely online, with clients here and around the globe. I am culturally sensitive and drawn to those who have been marginalised or targeted in some way. 

In 2024 I trained with a visionary Afghanistan based charity (the first participant in the UK), delivering trauma recovery yoga to women, children and refugees in conflict war zones. This deepened my understanding of how mind-body practices such as gentle movement, breathwork and meditation can calm the mind and safely release trauma. Beautifully complimenting the therapeutic work I have been doing for decades. And I would love to share these methods with you.

At any time in our lives, we can face personal challenges or struggle from unresolved issues from our past. Talking to someone who is professionally trained and impartial can really help. I understand that therapy can seem daunting, however, starting the process is to open-up and begin to heal. 

By definition, I would describe counselling as the process of healing, to make or become sound again. In therapy sessions we may look at our past, the aim is not to self-blame, rather explore with compassion, so we can understand, change our narrative and our sense of ourselves and our story. And within this safe space where we can be vulnerable, curious, explorative and celebrative. Melina therapy is providing all of these and anything in-between.

We can explore mindful practices to discover presence, peace and calm within. And explore ways to support and enhance your daily routines and wellness - so you can feel happier, healthier and more content. Whilst manifesting and setting goals that align with your values and future aspirations. 

 My focus is to provide the most effective therapy for you and to be adaptive to each individual, not prescriptive to follow methodology, because it has worked with others.

What you can expect is a warm, compassionate therapy space, where you can be open and honest and listened to and heard. Where you can learn simple tools and interventions to take-away and sustain independently. 

The first session is to gain an understanding of what has lead you to therapy and what you might want to achieve from it. Here, you can begin to explore you thoughts and feelings and I will tailor your therapy to meet your needs. 

Welcome, I'm Melina, an international therapist with over 30 years’ clinical experience working with clients across a wide range of mental health concerns. I offer reflective supervision for therapists and helping professionals, integrating trauma-informed, evidence-based practice with coaching and holistic approaches.

You may be a counsellor, psychotherapist, coach or helping professional, working with adults, young people, couples or groups - looking for supervision that is thoughtful, supportive and grounded in clinical experience.

My work spans an extensive range of issues, from anxiety, depression and grief to more complex trauma and PTSD.

I am a specialist trauma counsellor with expertise in sexual abuse, sexual violence and childhood trauma, as well as addictions and relationships counselling. My practice is trauma-informed and because it is important that you feel safe presenting clients and supported within the supervisory relationship.

I also integrate wellness coaching, supporting supervisees to explore professional resilience, self-care and balance alongside clinical reflection.

I'm British-Italian, based in the UK, and I work online remotely with supervisees here in the UK and worldwide. I am passionate about engaging with clients and supervisees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, supporting expats, remote professionals and nomadic workers. Bringing a culturally sensitive approach to supervision, respecting each individual's unique journey and identity. My own experiences of transition and displacement have deeply informed my practice, empathy and understanding. As I am drawn to those who have been displaced, marginalised, or targeted in some way.

My experience spans clinical practice, trauma-informed therapy, supervision, community and international work, giving me a broad perspective across mental health and professional development. With experience working with children, young people, adults, couples, groups and family dynamics.

Clinical supervision supports practitioners in both their practice and their wellbeing. It gives you a safe space to reflect on your work, including the impact of secondary or vicarious trauma. It also helps ensure your practice stays professional, ethical and aligned with recognised frameworks, while safeguarding clients and promoting good practice.

I see supervision as a safe space for reflection, decompression and self-care, where you can explore client cases, raise concerns and celebrate successes. I believe that warmth, openness and authenticity are the foundation of trust in our supervisory relationship and that consistency strengthens both the bond and the depth of the work.

My clinical supervision approach is integrative, trauma-informed and tailored to each supervisee. I combine reflective practice with evidence-based approaches and elements of coaching to support professional growth, resilience and wellbeing. Supervision unfolds at a pace that prioritises safety, trust and what feels possible for you. I aim to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can deepen your practice, manage the impact of secondary trauma and strengthen both your confidence and professional skills.

I have specialised training in trauma recovery yoga and self-regulation for resilience. I trained with a visionary organisation who deliver classes in Afghanistan, in refugee camps and war-torn communities. I use mind-body methods such as breathwork and meditation with gentle trauma-informed movements to support the nervous system and emotional regulation.

The initial session gives an opportunity to meet and see if we are the right fit for each other. To gain an understanding of your practice and what you want from supervision. So I can tailor the supervision to your needs.

 Supervisee Testimonial - "I would recommend Melina if you want an approach that is genuine, warm, caring, reflective and informed. I am able to be fully transparent about my emotions and thought processes about my clients. I have felt safe to be able to explain fully how the therapy I have undertaken has impacted on my own well-being. I have learned to be extremely confident in my abilities and my ethical approach."

Please contact for availability and I will aim to find a suitable time that is convenient for you. If you would like to speak to me prior to making an initial appointment, I can offer a free 15 minute discovery/clarity call.

Welcome, I am Melina and I am a BACP accredited counsellor and wellness coach. Providing bespoke supervision for therapists and practitioners who engage empathically with clients. I have thirty years’ experience and I can support you and your practice with many issues such as, anxiety, depression, loss and grief - to more niche, childhood, self-harm, relationship, trauma and PTSD. 

I am experienced working with children, young people, adults, couples and families. 

My approach is integrative - integrating mental and physical healing. Drawn from evidence based therapies, grounded in neuroscience with coaching, mindfulness, creativity and holistic interventions.

My practice is trauma informed, as it is important that you feel safe with me and safe within the supervisory relationship. I am a trauma specialist counsellor, with expertise in sexual abuse and sexual violence - previously working at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Rape Crisis and collaborating with a Sex Workers Outreach Project. Trauma therapy is highly individualised, as each person processes trauma differently. Often clients seek this specialist support to process feelings and let go of trauma safely.

In 2024 I trained with a visionary charity based in Afghanistan (the first UK participant), delivering Trauma Recovery Yoga to women, children and refugees in war zones. This deepened my understanding of how mind-body practices such as gentle movement, breathwork and meditation help to regulate the nervous system and provide emotional regularity. Beautifully complimenting the work I have been doing for decades.

Expertise - I have expertise in addictions; drugs ,alcohol , sex, pornography and other addictions such as online addictions.

I have expertise in couple counselling and emotional focused therapy to resolve emotional and relationship issues and strengthen bonds. 

I have expertise in adoption.

I also provide wellness coaching for clients wanting to focus on healthier lifestyles, goals and future aspirations.

Clinical supervision is for counsellors, psychotherapists and wellness professionals to support their work and help to reduce the impact on their own mental health. Often described as secondary or vicarious trauma, anyone who engages empathically with clients and is witness to material relating to their trauma can be affected. In adherence to the BACP Ethical Framework - supervision is there to support and enhance practice and protect clients from poor practice.

I would describe my service as your safe space to decompress, explore cases and be reflective in your practice. Where you can raise concerns and celebrate the joy of client work. Also, hold  space for your self-care and wellbeing.

I believe that warmth, openness and authenticity are key to building trust and empathy within the supervisory relationship. Regarding supervision as collaborative support and guidance, so you can continue to grow and feel valued as a practitioner. While the consistency of supervision is essential to affirming the supervisory bond and depth of the work.

I am English-Italian living in the UK and I work mainly online with therapists here and across the globe. My practice is inclusive and I am culturally sensitive, naturally drawn to those who have been stigmatised, marginalised or targeted in some way. Often clients come to me who have been displaced, missing a sense of belonging, identity, or going through a difficult life transition.

So I would love to hear from you and about your practice.

The initial session is to meet and an opportunity to see if we feel comfortable/work well together. To gain an understanding of your practice and what you would like from supervision - so I can tailor supervision to your needs. Contractual agreements such as My Supervision Agreement and Confidentiality Policy are sent prior to the initial session for your information. 

Supervisee's Testimonials

"I would recommend Melina if you want an approach that is genuine, warm, caring, reflective and informed. I am able to be fully transparent about my emotions and thought processes about my clients. I have felt safe to be able to explain fully how the therapy I have undertaken has impacted on my own well-being. I have learned to be extremely confident in my abilities and my ethical approach."

"I feel that I am becoming a better therapist for my clients working in a specialised area, Gaining a kinder and more compassionate relationship to myself and a better understanding of trauma. A huge impact and thank you Melina, you have been fantastic and I appreciate your supervision and support so much."

"I find Melina extremely warm and encouraging of my development. Able to give enough of herself without taking away from her supervisee's. She is naturally able to guide me towards reflection rather than merely advising me to do it."

"I have found Melina's wealth of experience and knowledge to be an invaluable resource. Her warmth, supportive and acceptant approach to the supervisory relationship provides an ideal model to aspire to in my own therapeutic alliances. I know that I can say anything to her and she would not be fazed, which encourages me to be very open, to the benefit of myself and my clients. "