My name is Mel. I am an experienced counsellor and I offer short, medium and long term therapy. I offer a range of counselling therapies to suit clients needs, and I specialise in Transactional Analysis, a model of counselling that promotes personal growth and change. I worked for 35 years in Health Care, and have over 20 years experience in senior managerial positions. This experience has given me a specific interest in work related stress and the impact that has on individuals. I work with clients for a variety of reasons. Some people come with a specific issue such as bereavement, relationship or work issues, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, confidence issues or gender concerns. Some people feel generally overwhelmed with the challenges that life brings. Whatever your need, I offer a safe, confidential and supportive space where you can talk about what's worrying you without the fear of being judged, so you feel heard and valued.

Who am I? Hi, my name is Josh and I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and also a best-selling author specialising in the field of Anxiety Disorders, working frequently with clients who experience the phenomena of Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia. I also work with Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Driving Anxiety, Health Anxiety and various other variants. Importantly, I am a therapist who has experienced various forms of anxiety myself, having once had a diagnosis of panic disorder and GAD. I dedicate my career to helping others with similar conditions. My Approach I combine both a psycho-educational and humanistic approach when working with clients. I believe both in the importance of educating clients about mental health conditions, as well as helping to cultivate a belief that clients can draw upon their own inner resources to promote positive, therapeutic change.

I am qualified to practice Transactional Analysis, a theory of personality for personal growth and change. It offers depth and accessibility making it ideal for both short-term counselling and long-term therapy, everyday problems, life crises and psychological disorders. I am passionate about the transformative power of talking therapies and, should you choose to see me, you’ll find that I work in a collaborative way – in other words counselling is done ‘with’ you rather than ‘to’ you - and I provide a warm, safe and empathic space where your situation can be explored. We will work together, at a pace that suits you, to uncover obstacles that may be holding you back. This process will help you develop new ways of responding to life's challenges so you can make better choices to get your needs met. I make use of analogies/metaphors/dreams and have even been known to crack a joke – where appropriate - to make sessions feel more enjoyable and personal. ​

My clients tend to fall into two categories: - Individuals embarking on a change in their professional career, for any number of reasons, and are looking to explore what this change could mean for them. - Organisations needing support to help develop or enhance the performance of their people. I work with a wide range of clients at all levels of their career and across many sectors, supporting their personal development in areas such as: - Confidence & resilience - Career progression or transition & interview skills - Performance, personal brand and communication styles - Exploring career blockers by assessing and developing personal style, strengths, leadership or decisions styles My coaching provides quality time to challenge current thinking in a safe, supportive, non-bias and trusting environment. This gives my clients the time and space to explore their options and which of these will provide the best outcomes for them.