Melina Therapy
for your Clinical Supervision
Bringing over 20 years' counselling, coaching, 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.
With expertise in;
- addictions
- 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
if you are looking for additional support
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 and with expertise in trauma and PTSD 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.
how I work
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
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.
About
ethics & values
Providing a warm safe space where you can explore and reflect on your client cases and practice to gain understanding, support and guidence. Built on the core concepts of therapy to build trust, openess and honesty without judgement. In line with the BACP Ethical Guidlines and Framework.
previous experience
- working with the impact of drug and alcohol misuse with adults and young people.
- couple and relationship counselling.
- working with children therapeutically through play therapy.
- delivering specialist drug interventions in the development of crack cocaine and relaspe prevention programmes.
- providing specialist counselling for victims of sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape and trauma.
- delivering specialist training in drug and alcohol misuse, trauma and PTSD, personal and professional management training.
finding your space
From my personal origins and professional experiences I have had the fortune of being a part of and working with different client needs, cultures and communities. Reflective within my practice to embrace and welcome openess to individuality, diversity and sensitivity to individual needs.
supervision testimonials
- I would reccomend Melina if you want an approach that is genuine, warm, caring, reflective and informed. I am able to be fully transparent about my emotions and thought processes about my clients. I have felt safe to be able to explain fully how the therapy I have undertaken has impacted on my own well-being. I have learned to be extremely confident in my abilities and my ethical approach.
- I find Melina extremely warm and encouraging of my developement. Able to give enough of herself without taking away from her supervisee's. She is naturally able to guide me towards reflection rather than merely 'making' me do it.
- I have increased my self awareness and assertiveness and improved arrangements for my team through supervision work, setting up policies and procedures and increased my ability to make descisions. Thank you so much.
- I feel that I am becoming a better therapist for my clients working in a specialised area. Gaining a kinder and more compassionate relationship to myself and a better understading of trauma. A huge impact and thank you Melina, you have been fantastic and I appreciate your supervision and support so much.
big news
As we continue to navigate our way through these difficult times and due to the continued success of online Melina Therapy, 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.