
Melanie Plant
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07905524973
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I have worked as an integrative psychotherapist with young people and adults for 15 years. As an Oxford University graduate, I embarked on a career in education. This highlighted for me the importance of good mental health to help us flourish in all areas of our lives. Having run the Counselling Service and Pupil Support Department for a leading independent school over this time and also established a Community Counselling Service for adults, I bring a wealth of experience to the therapy I can offer.
I base my approach to therapy on my core beliefs that we can all grow and change and that meaningful connection with others is of paramount importance to our capacity to thrive. My aim is always to offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space in which the wished-for growth and change can take place.
Integrative Psychotherapy has involved training in a variety of different models and theories and allows me to use an approach that meets the specific requirements, circumstances and preferences of my clients.
Training and Qualifications:
MA University of Oxford: First Class
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Specialist teacher of pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties
Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling
Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy
BACP accredited member
Practice description
My private practice is situated off Dalefords Lane in Sandiway. I offer both face-to-face and online counselling to suit your needs.
I am able to work flexibly, offering both evening and week-end appointments, with the frequency of sessions to suit you.
My first session
I will arrange an initial phone call (of up to 30 mins) free of charge at a time when you feel able to speak confidentially and comfortably about working with me.
This is an opportunity for us to discuss your need for counselling and hoped for outcomes as well as a chance for me to try to answer any further questions you have about the process of therapy. You can decide whether you feel comfortable working with me and I will also consider whether I think I can be of assistance to you. I will explain what it means to work within the BACP ethical framework, so that you can be confident I would offer a professional, safe and confidential service.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Families, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited