Melina Sarra-May

Please contact for availability and I will aim to find a suitable time that is convenient for you. If you would like to speak to me prior to making an appointment I can offer a 15 minute discovery/clarity call. 

Welcome to Melina Therapy, bespoke counselling therapy to meet your emotional and wellbeing needs. I am Melina, a BACP accredited counsellor and with thirty years’ experience, I can help you with many issues such as anxiety, depression, loss and grief to more niche, childhood, relationship, trauma and PTSD.

I am a trauma specialist counsellor, with expertise in sexual abuse and sexual violence. My practice is trauma informed, as it is important that you feel safe with me and safe within the therapeutic space. As each person processes trauma differently, clients often seek this specialist support to process their thoughts and release trauma safely.

My approach is integrative - integrating mental and physical healing. Engaging both mind and body techniques. Drawn from a unique blend of evidence based therapies, grounded in neuroscience, with coaching and mindfulness practices to create effective individualised psychological care. 

 I have expertise in addictions; drugs, alcohol and others including online addictions. 

I have expertise in couples counselling and emotional focused therapy to resolve emotional issues and strengthen bonds. Family dynamics or any other defined relationship.

 I also provide wellness coaching for clients who want to focus on their health and well-being and prioritise goals and future aspirations. 

In 2024 I trained with a visionary Afghanistan based charity (the first UK participant), delivering trauma recovery yoga classes to women, children and refugees in war zones. This deepened my understanding of how mind-body practices such as gentle movement, breathwork and meditation can calm the mind and restore balance. Beautifully complimenting the work I have been doing for decades.

 I am English-Italian, living in the UK and I work mainly online, with clients here and around the globe. I am culturally sensitive and drawn to those who have been marginalised or targeted in some way. And I would love to hear from you and share my methods with you.

At any time in our lives we can face personal challenges, whether you are going through a difficult life transition, loss or struggling with unresolved issues from your past. Talking to someone who is professionally trained and impartial can really help. I know that therapy can seem daunting, however by beginning the process of  opening- up, is beginning the process of healing. 

By definition, I would describe counselling as the process of healing, to make or become sound again. In therapy sessions we may look at our past, the aim is not to self-blame, rather explore with compassion, so we can understand, change our narrative and our sense of ourselves and our story. And within this safe space where we can be vulnerable, curious, explorative and celebrative. Melina therapy is providing all of these and anything in-between.

We can engage in mindful practises, to discover presence, reduce stress and anxiety, aid sleep and relaxation. Finding ways to support and enhance your daily routines, so you can feel happier, healthier and more content. 

My focus is to provide the most effective therapy for you and to be adaptive to each individual, not prescriptive to follow methodology, because it has worked with others. So you can feel better, happier and more content.

What you can expect is a very warm, compassionate practice, where you can be open and honest, with useful tools and interventions that you can take-away and sustain independently and beyond therapy.

The first session is to gain an understanding of what has lead you to therapy and what you might want to achieve from it. Here, you can begin to explore you thoughts and feelings and so I can tailor the therapy to meet your needs. 

Please contact for availability, I aim to find a suitable time that is convenient for you. If you would like to speak to me prior to making an appointment, I can offer a free 15 minute discovery/clarity call.

Welcome to Melina Therapy, bespoke counselling therapy to meet your emotional and well-being needs. I am Melina, a BACP accredited counsellor and with thirty years’ experience I can help you with many issues such as anxiety, depression, loss and grief to more niche, childhood, relationship, trauma and PTSD.

I am a trauma specialist counsellor, with expertise in sexual abuse and sexual violence. My practice is trauma informed so you can feel safe with me and safe within the therapy space. As everyone processes trauma differently, often clients seek this specialist support to process feelings and release trauma safely. 

I am an integrative counsellor - integrating mental and physical healing. Drawn from a unique blend of evidence based therapies, grounded in neuroscience, with coaching and mindfulness practices. To create effective individualised psychological care.

I have expertise in addictions; drugs, alcohol and other addictions such as online addictions. 

I have expertise in couples counselling and emotional focused therapy to resolve emotional issues and strengthen bonds.

I also provide wellness coaching for clients who want to prioritise their well-being and focus more on living a healthier lifestyle. Whilst setting goals that align with their values and future aspirations.

I am English-Italian, living in the UK and I work mainly remotely online, with clients here and around the globe. I am culturally sensitive and drawn to those who have been marginalised or targeted in some way. 

In 2024 I trained with a visionary Afghanistan based charity (the first participant in the UK), delivering trauma recovery yoga to women, children and refugees in conflict war zones. This deepened my understanding of how mind-body practices such as gentle movement, breathwork and meditation can calm the mind and safely release trauma. Beautifully complimenting the therapeutic work I have been doing for decades. And I would love to share these methods with you.

At any time in our lives, we can face personal challenges or struggle from unresolved issues from our past. Talking to someone who is professionally trained and impartial can really help. I understand that therapy can seem daunting, however, starting the process is to open-up and begin to heal. 

By definition, I would describe counselling as the process of healing, to make or become sound again. In therapy sessions we may look at our past, the aim is not to self-blame, rather explore with compassion, so we can understand, change our narrative and our sense of ourselves and our story. And within this safe space where we can be vulnerable, curious, explorative and celebrative. Melina therapy is providing all of these and anything in-between.

We can explore mindful practices to discover presence, peace and calm within. And explore ways to support and enhance your daily routines and wellness - so you can feel happier, healthier and more content. Whilst manifesting and setting goals that align with your values and future aspirations. 

 My focus is to provide the most effective therapy for you and to be adaptive to each individual, not prescriptive to follow methodology, because it has worked with others.

What you can expect is a warm, compassionate therapy space, where you can be open and honest and listened to and heard. Where you can learn simple tools and interventions to take-away and sustain independently. 

The first session is to gain an understanding of what has lead you to therapy and what you might want to achieve from it. Here, you can begin to explore you thoughts and feelings and I will tailor your therapy to meet your needs. 

Please contact for availability and I will aim to find a suitable time that is convenient. I can offer a free 15 minute discovery/clarity call if you would like to speak to me prior to making an appointment.

Welcome, I am Melina, a BACP accredited counsellor and wellness coach. I provide bespoke supervision for therapists and practitioners who engage empathically with clients. With thirty years’ experience I can support you and your practice with many issues such as, anxiety, depression, loss, grief - to more niche, childhood, relationship, trauma and PTSD.

I am experienced working with children, young people, adults, couples and families. My approach is integrative - integrating mental and physical healing. Drawn from a unique combination of evidence based therapies, grounded in neuroscience with coaching, creative and holistic interventions.

I am a trauma specialist therapist and I specialise in sexual abuse and sexual violence. With direct experience based at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre and working at Rape Crisis. My practice is trauma informed, as it is important that you feel safe with me and safe within the supervisory space.  As each person processes trauma differently trauma therapy is highly individualised and often clients seek this specialist support to process their thoughts and restore balance.

In 2024 I trained with a visionary Afghanistan based charity (the first UK participant), delivering trauma recovery yoga to women, children and refugees in war zones. This deepened my understanding of how mind-body practices such as gently movement, breathwork and meditation can calm the mind and safely release tension and trauma. Beautifully complimenting the work I have been doing for decades.

Expertise : I have expertise in addictions; drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography and other addictions such as online addictions.

I have expertise in couple counselling and emotional focused therapy to resolve emotional and relationship issues and strengthen bonds. 

I have expertise in adoption and displacement and working with sex workers.

I  also, provide wellness and life coaching for clients who want to prioritise their health and wellbeing and focus on goals and future aspirations.

Clinical supervision is for counsellors, psychotherapists and other wellness practitioners, to support their work and help reduce the impact on their own mental health. Often described as secondary or vicarious trauma, anyone who engages empathically with clients and is witness to material relating to their trauma can be  affected. In adherence to the BACP Ethical framework - supervision is there to enhance good practice and to protect clients from poor practice.

I would describe my service as your safe space to decompress, explore cases and be reflective in your practice. Where you can raise any concerns and celebrate the joy of client work. Also, hold space for your self-care and wellbeing.

I believe that warmth, openness and authenticity are key to building trust and empathy within the supervisory relationship. Regarding supervision as collaborative support and guidance, so you can continue to grow and feel valued as a practitioner. While the consistency of supervision is essential to affirming the supervisory bond and depth of the work.

My practice is inclusive and I am culturally sensitive, naturally drawn to those who have been stigmatised, marginalised or targeted in some way. Often clients come to me who have been displaced, missing a sense of belonging, identity, or going through a difficult life transition.

I am English-Italian living in the UK and I work mainly remotely online with clients here and across the globe. So I would love to hear from you and about your practice and share these methods with you.

"I have found Melina's wealth of experience and knowledge to be an invaluable resource. Her warmth, supportive and acceptant approach to the supervisory relationship provides an ideal model to aspire to in my own therapeutic alliances. I know that I can say anything to her and she would not be fazed, which encourages me to be very open, to the benefit of myself and my clients. " - supervisee testimonial.

The initial session gives an opportunity to meet and see how we work together. To gain an understanding of your practice and what you might want to get from supervision. To agree boundaries and begin to present  cases. So I can assess and tailor the supervision to your needs. Contractual agreements such as My Supervision Agreement and Confidentiality Policy are sent prior to the initial session. 

"I would recommend Melina if you want an approach that is genuine, warm, caring, reflective and informed. I am able to be fully transparent about my emotions and thought processes about my clients. I have felt safe to be able to explain fully how the therapy I have undertaken has impacted on my own well-being. I have learned to be extremely confident in my abilities and my ethical approach."

Supervisee Testimonial

Please contact for availability and I will aim to find a suitable time that is convenient for you. If you would like to speak to me prior to making an initial appointment, I can offer a free 15 minute discovery/clarity call.

Welcome, I am Melina and I am a BACP accredited counsellor and wellness coach. Providing bespoke supervision for therapists and practitioners who engage empathically with clients. I have thirty years’ experience and I can support you and your practice with many issues such as, anxiety, depression, loss and grief - to more niche, childhood, self-harm, relationship, trauma and PTSD. 

I am experienced working with children, young people, adults, couples and families. 

My approach is integrative - integrating mental and physical healing. Drawn from evidence based therapies, grounded in neuroscience with coaching, mindfulness, creativity and holistic interventions.

My practice is trauma informed, as it is important that you feel safe with me and safe within the supervisory relationship. I am a trauma specialist counsellor, with expertise in sexual abuse and sexual violence - previously working at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Rape Crisis and collaborating with a Sex Workers Outreach Project. Trauma therapy is highly individualised, as each person processes trauma differently. Often clients seek this specialist support to process feelings and let go of trauma safely.

In 2024 I trained with a visionary charity based in Afghanistan (the first UK participant), delivering Trauma Recovery Yoga to women, children and refugees in war zones. This deepened my understanding of how mind-body practices such as gentle movement, breathwork and meditation help to regulate the nervous system and provide emotional regularity. Beautifully complimenting the work I have been doing for decades.

Expertise - I have expertise in addictions; drugs ,alcohol , sex, pornography and other addictions such as online addictions.

I have expertise in couple counselling and emotional focused therapy to resolve emotional and relationship issues and strengthen bonds. 

I have expertise in adoption.

I also provide wellness coaching for clients wanting to focus on healthier lifestyles, goals and future aspirations.

Clinical supervision is for counsellors, psychotherapists and wellness professionals to support their work and help to reduce the impact on their own mental health. Often described as secondary or vicarious trauma, anyone who engages empathically with clients and is witness to material relating to their trauma can be affected. In adherence to the BACP Ethical Framework - supervision is there to support and enhance practice and protect clients from poor practice.

I would describe my service as your safe space to decompress, explore cases and be reflective in your practice. Where you can raise concerns and celebrate the joy of client work. Also, hold  space for your self-care and wellbeing.

I believe that warmth, openness and authenticity are key to building trust and empathy within the supervisory relationship. Regarding supervision as collaborative support and guidance, so you can continue to grow and feel valued as a practitioner. While the consistency of supervision is essential to affirming the supervisory bond and depth of the work.

I am English-Italian living in the UK and I work mainly online with therapists here and across the globe. My practice is inclusive and I am culturally sensitive, naturally drawn to those who have been stigmatised, marginalised or targeted in some way. Often clients come to me who have been displaced, missing a sense of belonging, identity, or going through a difficult life transition.

So I would love to hear from you and about your practice.

The initial session is to meet and an opportunity to see if we feel comfortable/work well together. To gain an understanding of your practice and what you would like from supervision - so I can tailor supervision to your needs. Contractual agreements such as My Supervision Agreement and Confidentiality Policy are sent prior to the initial session for your information. 

Supervisee's Testimonials

"I would recommend Melina if you want an approach that is genuine, warm, caring, reflective and informed. I am able to be fully transparent about my emotions and thought processes about my clients. I have felt safe to be able to explain fully how the therapy I have undertaken has impacted on my own well-being. I have learned to be extremely confident in my abilities and my ethical approach."

"I feel that I am becoming a better therapist for my clients working in a specialised area, Gaining a kinder and more compassionate relationship to myself and a better understanding of trauma. A huge impact and thank you Melina, you have been fantastic and I appreciate your supervision and support so much."

"I find Melina extremely warm and encouraging of my development. Able to give enough of herself without taking away from her supervisee's. She is naturally able to guide me towards reflection rather than merely advising me to do it."

"I have found Melina's wealth of experience and knowledge to be an invaluable resource. Her warmth, supportive and acceptant approach to the supervisory relationship provides an ideal model to aspire to in my own therapeutic alliances. I know that I can say anything to her and she would not be fazed, which encourages me to be very open, to the benefit of myself and my clients. "