Melissa Jones BSc, BA Hons, MNCPS (Accredited) & MBACP
Hello and Welcome to my Counselling website.
I’m Melissa and I am an experienced, fully qualified Integrative Counsellor working in private practice from my therapy room in old Felixstowe, Suffolk.
I also support clients nationwide & abroad, offering remotely supported sessions both online and over the phone.
The main areas I specialise in are supporting those who are
Grieving/Bereaved (includes other types of loss)
Those who have experienced Sexual, Domestic and/or Emotional Abuse
Adult survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Clients struggling with issues around food/Eating Disorders (restriction, bingeing, purging, binge eating & body image)
Clients struggling with difficulties around Fertility and conceiving
Miscarriage and Baby Loss
Clients who are Childless not by choice or by circumstance
And I have a keen interest in helping those experiencing Existential fears
Please see my About Therapy page for more information.
Why Counselling?
Beginning Counselling can be scary and confusing, and I pride myself on taking time to make space for any concerns you may have around starting therapy.
As a Relational Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, my focus is on building a strong, therapeutic bond/relationship between myself and my clients. I work using a range of models, tailing our work to suit your individual needs, providing a safe space and support for you to share and explore that which you find hard to share elsewhere.
I will support you as you reflect on any feelings that you are currently experiencing and any that may surface as our work develops.
Reaching out for Counselling is a big step and I honour your courage and will make space for any uncertainty or questions you may have. I welcome curiosity as part of the process of working together.
I approach my work with a deep sense of compassion and honesty and offer a confidential, non-judgemental, safe environment for you to explore.
My hope is for you to feel empowered, heard, understood and safe, both with me and subsequently within your own life as you experience it and as you work towards the positive changes you are seeking.
First Steps:
I offer a free initial 30-minute consultation either online or on the phone. This gives you a chance to ask any questions you may have and to see if you feel we can work together.
Beginning Counselling can be daunting and I take time and care to ensure you feel your needs are being met. In the first session we will take some time to talk through the contract and there will also be an opportunity for you to ask any further questions that may have arisen for you.
As our time together unfolds, we will explore further what your hopes are for your counselling and talk through what you feel you may need. Whatever thoughts, needs and ideas you bring to the work are welcome and I will work to honour these as we progress. I will also review with you from time to time to ensure that I am still meeting your needs as they develop.