Florinne

Counselling and Psychotherapy

Welcome to Florinne

I would like to help you to find answers, acceptance and positive change.

Melanie Fellowes MBACP

How can I help you?

Just starting to search for a counsellor takes courage - it is a big first step. Life may be feeling too much for you to cope with alone. You may be suffering from a loss, struggling with events from the past, or family relationships may be troubling you. Or perhaps life has thrown you something you weren't expecting or you are finding change difficult. This could result in anxiety and/or low mood, or you could be feeling flat and lack purpose. We can then withdraw from others and try to manage alone, not wanting to worry anyone with our problems. Thoughts dominate, we can't escape them. A relationship of trust and collaboration with your counsellor can help you to find some relief and to gain insights into what could produce change. The work is not easy and can be uncomfortable as you start to be curious about how and why you react to others.

Exploring difficulties with someone impartial and nonjudgmental can empower us to face current and future challenges. Even one session can start to nurture small shifts in perspective and help to re connect you with your authentic self.

My Approach

I am an experienced BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist. My core training is person-centered and integrative which means that I draw on other compatible therapeutic models according to your needs. I provide a warm and confidential space for us to look at your challenges and work towards achievable goals. I will not direct you as you are the expert on you, but I will support you and be alongside you as you find your own answers. It is the therapeutic relationship which becomes the foundation for positive changes. By listening to you, empathically and sensitively, and genuinely seeing you as an individual, we can make sense of your particular concerns.

I offer short term and long term therapy. It is important that you find the right fit with your counsellor so I offer a free introductory brief call to see if you think we would work well together. If so, we can then arrange a regular time.

The fee per full hour session is £55.

Concessions are available for students. Please use the contact form below to get in touch. I always aim to get back to you within 24 hours, but please check spam/junk email boxes. If you leave your phone number I will just text a message to let you know that I have sent you an email.

Some of the problems I can help with

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Anxiety

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Low Self-esteem

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Life changes

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Relationships

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Loss

Qualifications and Background

Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Postgraduate Certificate in Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

LLB, Masters and PhD in Law

I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to their Ethical Framework

I continuously update my knowledge and expertise through attending relevant workshops and training events which have included work on: Trauma, Suicide Awareness, Bereavement, Depression and Young People, ADHD and Neurodiversity, Coercive Control in Narcissistic Abuse, Applying Anti-Oppressive Practice, Supporting Individuals in Palliative Care, Menopause and Mental Health.

In the past I have worked as a counsellor for Cruse Bereavement Services, in a SixthCollege, and the Tree of Life, a charitable organization in Milnsbridge. I currently volunteer at the latter as an assessor.

Prior to training as a counsellor I worked for many years as a Senior Lecturer in Law at a University.

Contact

It's the relationship that heals

Irving Yalom (1989)