Welcome

How can counselling help?

​People come to counselling (therapy) for many reasons. There might be a particular difficulty with a relationship, a bereavement or a big life event.  Or we might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or angry and find ourselves struggling to manage day-to-day.

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Counselling offers time and space to make sense of what has happened to us in the past, some of which might still be causing us difficulties in the present. It can be helpful to have someone from outside to talk to if we fear being judged by others or being a burden to those closest to us by continuing to share our worries with them. Working together with a therapist we trust can be really useful when we know we don’t feel ‘right’ but might be unsure why we feel this way or don’t know what to do about it. Therapy can help us to make sense of our feelings and experiences and to think about making any changes which might help.

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I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental place where we can work together.

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​Who am I?

​I have worked for many years within the NHS, charities, community organisations, occupational health and private practice.  I am an experienced therapist supporting adults with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship and work stress, grief and loss, low self-esteem, abortion, bereavement, self-harm, trauma, abuse, anger, chronic pain and illness. My own experience of being in therapy was life-changing for me and gives me added insight into supporting my clients’ experience of counselling.

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I have a Diploma in Integrative Counselling from The Minster Centre. The integrative approach means taking into account the whole person, which includes thoughts, feelings and bodily-felt symptoms as well as ‘transpersonal’ or spiritual beliefs. I am a registered member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I abide by the BACP ethical framework and have regular clinical supervision.​

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​How do we start?

​There are many therapists and many different therapeutic approaches but I believe what is most important is building a trusting working relationship together. I offer an initial (free) phone conversation which gives you an opportunity to see if you feel I am the right person for you, and allows me to see if I feel I have the right skills

to support you.

 

After that initial conversation, I offer you time to think about whether you would like to continue. If we then agree to work together, sessions usually take place regularly and last for one hour.  

 

I offer sessions in person during the day (Monday-Friday), in Headington or Summertown (Oxford), and online via Zoom.

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I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds.

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Cost

£60 per session.​

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Supervision

​I am also an experienced clinical supervisor providing in-person and online individual and group supervision for qualified and trainee counsellors. I have an OCN Accredited Certificate in Counselling Supervision.

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​Getting in touch

If you are considering counselling or supervision, you might be unsure of your needs or what to expect. Please do get in touch with me to arrange a time to talk in confidence about your situation and discuss how I might be able to help.

 

You can contact me at info@melaniekaycounselling.co.uk or leave me a message on 07726 567889 and I will get back to you. Alternatively, click on the links on this page.

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I look forward to hearing from you.