Melanie Daw

Welcome to my page. Do you have problems weighing on your mind and need space to make sense of them, or is life presenting difficulties and you are struggling to navigate daily life? 

A warm therapeutic relationship can create safety for clients, enabling them to share the feelings and emotions that they are carrying. When clients begin to notice and trust the relationship, through my use of empathy and acceptance of client experiences, these life problems or difficult emotions can be explored allowing clients the chance to live a full life.

I can work with you through experiences of anxiety and depression. My work also includes therapy with clients who have had a bereavement, are experiencing issues with peri-menopause/menopause, and supporting parents or carers with children with additional needs.

I offer counselling over Zoom or face to face counselling in Worcester city centre. 

As an integrative trained counsellor I work using a range of approaches which match the problems of the client. This could include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to manage unhelpful thoughts or a psychodynamic approach to unpick difficulties formed from childhood. The core to my practice is working from a person-centred approach which means the client is at the centre of the work. This can enable clients to create change and reach their potential.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This is an ethical organisation which ensures I am practicing safely  with my clients. 

If you feel that counselling may be something that could help, please email me and we can discuss what you would like to work on. I also offer a free introductory phone call to talk through any questions and discuss availability if you feel that is more comfortable.

Then, if it feels right, we can begin our work together .

My room for face to face sessions is in Worcester city centre, near to Foregate Street station for clients coming into the city.

It is warm, comfortable and private providing a safe space to open up and explore your presenting problems.

There is a waiting area in reception where I will come to collect clients for their appointment. There is also a lift if needed.

Before our first session I will send you a form to collect information that makes up a client profile. This is kept securely and separate from any session notes. I will also send you a contract to read through and sign explaining how we will work together.

The first session will run at your pace; a chance to get a sense of whether we are a good fit and if we can form a good therapeutic relationship.