Finder

Specialises in

• Counselling

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

About Me

I'm a qualified and professionally registered person- centred and compassion-focused therapist. I believe that we can lead happier, more confident and connected lives and develop the ability cope with life's challenges if we have somebody alongside us to help us feel:

seen, heard and validated.�
we can express ourselves without fear of judgement.
we are treated genuinely, with respect and trust.�

You might wonder how any of this can help but it's surprising how rarely we are offered this sort of support. In everyday life people often want to share their point of view rather than listen to ours. They often think they know what's best for us and what we should say or do.

My work is about hearing your voice and giving you the chance to talk about your needs.� Sometimes our work will be about what you want for yourself and how you might achieve this. At other times, life can just be hard and not everything can be 'fixed' but your pain still needs to be shared.�

Acknowledging what hurts and is difficult can help reduce feelings of isolation and be the first step towards healing.� It can also help you be more compassionate towards yourself.

This focus on yourself can seem selfish or unfamiliar but, for me, it's about self-care and is an investment in your wellbeing and relationships.

If you recognise any of these challenges, struggles or hopes I mention here, then please get in touch by phone or email.�

Best wishes

Melanie.