Melina Therapy

 My name is Melina Sarra-May and I am an Accredited BACP Counsellor, Life and Professional Coach and Clinical Supervisor. Bringing 20 year's clinical practice from my experiences of working with children, young people, adults, couple counselling and organisations. I work exclusively from private practice in Nottingham, U.K., currently by remote and online platforms, providing private and confidential therapy for a vast variety of  mental health issues from anxiety, depression and stress related to trauma and PTSD.

I provide clinical supervision to counsellors, key workers and therapists who work with children, young people, adults, couple counselling and families. With expertise in  sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, trauma and addictions. I have extensive experience providing counselling and supervision to frontline NHS staff, Crisis Workers, Teachers, E.A.P programmes and supporting staff back to work.

Previous Employment:

Rape Crisis. Based in the Nottingham Sexual Assault Referral Centre. Developing a quick access, short term counselling service for victims of Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse and Rape.

Nottingham NHS. Providing training to frontline staff in Management and Personal Development.

The Stars Project. Working for The Children’s Society. Project Coordinator providing therapeutic support to children and young people impacted by parental drug and alcohol misuse.

Compass Drug and Alcohol Services. Providing support and drug interventions and programmes to young people and adults with problematic substance misuse.

The Safe Project. A street-based project providing support and counselling to disadvantaged young people and families.

With expertise in;

•  addictions
• eatting disorders 
• relationships
• sexual abuse, sexual assault and rape
•  trauma and PTSD. 

Working  with; 

• children and young people
• adults,
• couple counselling
•  E.A.P 
• clinical and professional supervision

 My therapeutic approach is Integrative, drawn from a range of therapies and coaching skills. This enables me to tailor my care to suit your individual or organisational supervision needs. With areas of expertise in addictions, sexual abuse, rape, trauma and PTSD. I tend to incorporate mindfulness and cognitive techniques where appropriate to support clients within their therapeutic journey.

Another therapeutic branch to my services is coaching. Life and Professional Coaching is ideal for anyone who wants to make some sort of positive change in their life. Whether that is personally or professionally. From career, confidence building, relationships, health and well-being. I can offer the professional support and guidance to help overcome obstacles and reach goals. 

 Working from an Integrative approch enbles me to tailor your supervision to your individual or organisational needs. Whilst taking an holistic approach towards your practice, self-care and well-being. 

 My approach is Integrative drawn from a variety of therapies and coaching skills which include;

• Person Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Neuro Linguistic Programming
• Solution Focused Therapy

During these difficult times clients and likewise therapists may be experiencing many uncomfortable emotions, with the most common being fear and anxiety and the feeling of loss of control and uncertainty. These emotions can linger during and post traumatic events, I have expertise in trauma and PTSD and I can help guide you through this difficult time and as you continue to practice. Exploring and identifying the new norms and keeping your clients and your practice safe.  As we continue to navigate our way through these difficult times the clinical supervision services will contine remotely and online and from the safety and comfort of your own home, whether that is in the UK or Internationally. 

BACP Accreditation. Diploma in Integrative Counselling Skills and Theory. Certificate in Integrative Counselling Skills and Theory. Certificate in Life Coaching. Certificate in Play Therapy. 

Bringing over 20 years' of Counselling, Coaching and Clincal Supervision and experience of working with a vast variety of mental health issues including, anxiety, depression, loss, confidence and self-esteem, all under the umbrella of Melina Therapy. Working with children, young people, adults, couple counselling, EAP and organisations.