Melissa Callaghan Counselling

01/06/2024

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29/06/2023

Give Yourself Time 🦋

13/06/2023

Mens Mental Health Week- this is a first for me…I now have more male clients in private practice and this is something I never thought possible but there is still a long road in breaking the stigma down. My fellow dudes you are amazing and

22/04/2023

You are not alone

22/04/2023

Loved this!
Who is the person looking back at you when you look in the mirror?
If this is something you wish to explore, therapy can offer insights into your internal world in a safe and non judgmental space.

29/01/2023

Does citrus help anxiety?….YES!!

Citrus scents work wonders at calming stress. Citrus scents, with their strong tangy aromas, stimulate activity in the brain and the production of serotonin, the hormone most closely related to the feeling of happiness.
This little beauty from is my go to when anxiety levels start to rise 🍊
well-being

30/12/2022

30/12/2022

I will give you time to talk, cry, shout or just think. It's an opportunity to look at your problems in a different way with someone who'll respect you and your opinions.

30/09/2022

Hello and welcome.
Do you find anxiety, low mood, panic attacks are taking over your life? Do you panic or become anxious about feeling anxious? Do you maybe not know way you are feeling like the way you do? Do you feel trapped, alone and like there is no way out? I know first-hand how much courage it takes to stand up to anxiety and depression, which is why I am truly happy your here.
To me our therapeutic relationship is key to helping you find a way to overcome your struggles, feel calmer, happier, more confident and you can feel change is possible. I provide a therapeutic safe, non-judgemental confidential space for you to talk about your issues and concerns whether it be in the current or past.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am qualified and work in an integrative way as I believe not one size fits all. I can pull from different models of therapy, such as Person Centred, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), depending on your unique needs and wishes. I am here to support you and walk with you while you explore your internal pain and struggles.
I am also a lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy and one of my missions is to educate and break down the shame and stigma attached to addressing mental health & mental wellness.
Further training certificates:
• Adverse childhood experiences and early trauma
• Certificate in online and telephone counselling
• Relational depth in counselling and psychotherapy
• Trauma and the body: Somatisation and dissociation
• Using creative arts in a therapeutic space
• Existential contributions to counselling and psychotherapy
• Personalizing psychotherapy
• Dealing with distress: Working with su***de and self-harm
• Working with relational trauma: Dealing with disorganised attachment
I have worked with people experiencing a wide range of issues, including (but not limited to):
• Grief and Bereavement
• Driving anxiety
• Abortion
• Miscarriage
• Sexual abuse
• Cancer
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Sadness
• Low self esteem
• Trauma
• Neurodiversity
• Low self confidence
• Work related stress
• Suicidal Thoughts

Fees:
Due to the current cost of living crisis, I have some limited availability at a concessional rate, please ask for more details.
Concessions are also offered for:
• Keyworkers
• Students
• Trainee counsellors
Additional information
I offer a 20-minute telephone consultation free of charge, this will enable you to make sure you feel safe having me as your therapist.
I work solely with adults and the rates for an hour are as follows:
· £40 online via zoom
· £45 face to face
· £35 student
I understand that cancellations are unavoidable, I ask that you please provide me with 24hrs notice or you may be liable for the cost of your appointment.