Hello and welcome to my page, my name is Melanie (Mel) and I am a counsellor based in Exeter, Devon. My counselling practice is Chatty Kathy Counselling, named lovingly after my mom Kathy who sadly died from breast cancer in 2021, I am proudly carrying her name. I am a warm and friendly integrative counsellor which means I am trained in different therapeutic approaches (Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Gestalt, Trauma techniques) and can draw from each approach to meet the needs of each individual person. I have experience working with adults, children and young people and have experience working with a wide range of issues including grief and loss, suicidal thoughts, self harm, work related stress, study pressures, mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, su***de bereavement, managing difficult emotions, self-esteem and life goals. I have over 10 years experience working for the NHS in different roles and in more recent years I have worked in su***de prevention, community mental health, su***de bereavement support and counselling. I can offer face to face appointments in Exeter but also offer online and telephone sessions so it doesn't matter if you don't live locally or would prefer to have sessions from home; I am also insured to work with clients outside the UK. I am accredited by the National Counselling Society (NCS) and work within their ethics and guidelines to ensure a safe and professional working relationship. I am still working on my page so please check in regularly to see what's new. I will continue to add posts on mental health, emotional issues and wellbeing videos and tips/coping strategies for those interested. If you would like to have a chat to see if I am the right counsellor for you, please contact me. I know it's a big step to get help and I am here to make the process as easy as possible for you.
