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Therapy Shaped Around You

Every person's story is unique. I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can explore what matters to you, make sense of difficult experiences and gently move towards the changes you hope to create.

My integrative approach draws on proven therapeutic models and adapts to what best supports you.

Our Work Together May Involve

Understanding What Lies Beneath

Together, we explore the thoughts, emotions and past experiences that may be shaping how you feel and the choices you make today.

Developing New Ways Forward

We'll look at patterns that no longer serve you and cultivate more helpful ways of thinking, feeling and responding in your life and relationships.

Working at Your Pace

Therapy is not about fixed timelines. We go gently. respecting where you are and supporting you with steady, manageable steps.

Connecting With Your Strengths

We build on your resilience and values, helping you reconnect with what teels meaningtul and supportive so you can move forward with greater confidence.

I draw on a range of therapeutic models and tools, tailoring our work to your needs.

An Integrative Approach

Relational & Emotion-Focused Approaches

Understanding Patterns & Developing New Responses

We focus on the relationship between us as the foundation for healing, using compassion and emotional understanding to help you teel seen, sate and supported

We explore the patterns that keep you stuck and practise new ways of responding, so you can create healthier, more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others

Trauma Informed, Compassion & Parts based work

With sensitivity and care, we honour how past experiences have impacted you and support the different parts of you to feel understood, integrated and more at ease.

Who I Work With

I support adults navigating a range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, low mood, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles and life transitions. You don't need to have the right words-just a willingness to explore.

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What You Can Expect

My aim is to offer a space that feels safe, respectful and free of judgement.
You can expect warmth, honesty and collaboration.
We'll work together to understand what's going on for you, explore new perspectives and take steps towards meaningful change-at a pace that feels right for you.

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Trauma-Focused & EMDR Therapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a well-researched approach that can help reduce the distress of traumatic memories and support healing.

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Melanie Rivera ​

MBACP, BSc (Hons), FD Degree, Dip HE

Counsellor & Integrative Psychotherapist

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