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

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

I support adults (18+) who may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful cycles, or struggling to move forward — whether that’s due to self-doubt, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, stress, life changes, or the lingering impact of a difficult or traumatic childhood.

Many of my clients long to feel more grounded, confident, and at peace within themselves, ready to move forward with greater clarity and self-trust. I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface, helping you gently make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, moving toward greater clarity, emotional resilience, and self-trust.

“I believe meaningful change happens when therapy blends deep emotional exploration with practical support for realistic growth.”

My Integrative Approach

My approach draws on formal training, advanced study, and continuous professional development, integrating a range of evidence-based and experiential models:

• Humanistic, Emotion-Focused & Compassion-Focused Therapy – to support deep emotional processing, self-acceptance, and inner growth.

• Cognitive-Behavioural & Solution-Focused Approaches – including CBT, ACT, DBT, MBCT, and Motivational Interviewing – to build practical tools for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviour.

• Interpersonal and Relational Approaches – including IPT, EFIT, and Gottman relationship tools – to strengthen communication, connection, and relational awareness.

• Trauma-Informed & Parts Work Approaches – including EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) – to safely process and integrate past experiences within a structured framework.
  

As an integrative therapist, I work intuitively and adaptively, drawing from both evidence-based models and humanistic values. Each session is tailored around your needs — not the other way around.

Clients often describe our work as “the best of both worlds” —deep emotional work balanced with practical tools for positive change. My approach is warm, grounded, and gently restorative, particularly supportive for those navigating emotional overload, trauma, or significant life transitions.

My Professional Background

My path into this work has been shaped by both lived experience and professional development. Over time, I’ve seen how therapy can help people reconnect with their inner strength, make sense of difficult experiences, and build emotional resilience, creating space for meaningful change and renewed self-trust.

I’ve been supporting people toward emotional wellbeing and meaningful change since 2012, across a range of roles and settings. My background includes work within Health & Social Care, community wellbeing services, and the criminal justice system, where I supported adults navigating complex emotional, relational, and situational challenges.

These experiences deepened my belief that therapy isn’t simply about “fixing what’s broken” — it’s about reconnecting with clarity, safety, and purpose, and developing the tools to sustain positive growth.

Today, I work in private practice, offering both online and in-person sessions. I provide Integrative Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support adults across the UK and locally within Purbeck, Dorset.

Sessions and Availability

I offer:

• Short-term therapy (6–12 sessions or Single Session Therapy) for focused goals or life challenges.

• Open-ended therapy for deeper, ongoing exploration and personal development.
  

Sessions last one hour and are available online UK-wide or when spaces are avilable in person in Purbeck, Dorset.

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.