Merrilee Tabel

I am currently working from The Avenue Clinic, St Julians Ave, St Peter Port Guernsey.  

I will try to be flexible, but my main work hours are; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1430 - 1900.  

I can be available with discussion on Friday afternoons and some Saturday mornings.

Warm, Collaborative Support for Children, Young People, and Families

Choosing the right support for yourself or a loved one, can feel like a daunting step, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I am a registered MBACP counselor holding a specialist Diploma in Teenage and Young Adult Counselling. I practice as an integrative, person-centred counselor, which means you or your child is always at the heart of our work. 

Rather than using a "one size fits all" approach, I tailor my therapeutic tools to suit your child's unique personality, age, and emotional needs.

My professional background spans children’s nursing, education, and therapeutic practice, giving me a deeply holistic understanding of the emotional, social, and developmental challenges young people face today. Over the past several years, I have worked extensively with children, teens, and families navigating:

• Anxiety, low mood, and emotional overwhelm
• School-avoidance and academic pressures
• Neurodiversity and sensory/processing differences
• Low self-esteem and identity challenges
• Trauma, adversity, and complex family circumstances

Alongside my counselling, my work within educational and youth settings—particularly supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs—has given me firsthand insight into the intense modern pressures facing teenagers and young adults.

Because my core approach is person-centred, I offer a warm, compassionate, and entirely non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their experiences at their own pace.

My integrative framework allows us to work together collaboratively, building a trusting therapeutic relationship that empowers and fosters meaningful, positive change.

I offer an initial consultation where we can explore what has brought you to seek support and counselling, and consider whether I am the right counsellor for you.

This first session is shorter (25mins) and an opportunity for us to get to know each other, ask questions, and to explore how we might work together. 

I understand that finding the right counsellor is important, and there is no pressure or obligation to continue if you decide that I am not the right fit.  My aim is to help you feel comfortable, supported, and informed from the very beginning.