Holistic Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Breathwork Coach

Hi, I am Melissa and I offer person-centred, creative and somatic counselling, psychotherapy and breathwork coaching from a private and cosy room on the edge of the Peak District National Park in Marsden or we can connect online or outside in nature. I work with clients worldwide including within the UK, Europe, Austraila & Asia. My practice is based on the values of kindness, safety, integrity, co-creation and holism. I believe that when we feel safe and held in relationship we can start to develop and listen to our felt-sense and intuition to source meaning, growth and fulfilment in our lives.

I offer 1-1 therapies and hold several wellbeing groups in the community and online including storytelling, free movement, breathwork, nature connection and inner child bonding. All my offerings are underpinned with heart and a solid foundation in therapeutic theory and trauma awareness. I have further training in trauma informed care, psychoeducation, yoga, shamanism, breathwork and reiki and over 12 years experience of working alongside others on their healing journey as a Social Worker, Mental Health Advocate and Counsellor.

I have traversed the journey of self-discovery deeply for many years. My continued personal practices of movement, nature connection, journaling, personal counselling and ritual support my ongoing discovery. I regularly attend trainings, retreats and supervision to ensure that I am able to show up and walk alongside you on your journey.

In my spare time I love sitting round the fire with the moon, planting seeds, drinking herbal tea, wild swimming, walking in the rain, feminist horror films, myths and pottery. I am a lover of rose, nettle, starling and the honeybee.