Melanie Porter-Turner

 I work with individuals of all ages starting at 11+ (I am Fully Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (EDBS enhanced checked, insured, ISO registered)

 Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday, daytime and early evening appointments available

Appointments are 60 minutes in length

Phone / Online Microsoft Teams/ Zoom camera on/off) appointments

 £60 for 60 minutes

 I ask for 24hours cancellation notices.

I’m a BACP accredited counsellor and for the past 10 years I have provided support to individuals experiencing worries related to, anxiety & stress, low mood/depression, work related issues, family problems, anger management, grief/loss, at a life junction, bullying, friendships / relationships, neurodiversity, school troubles, self-identity, self-esteem, living with long term physical or mental health problems, drugs / alcohol, self-harm, trauma, abuse, relationship with food/ eating, phobias, and OCD.

Sometimes we find ourselves caught up in over-thinking, over- criticising, replaying painful / uncomfortable memories, whilst feeling a range of emotions; from overwhelmed to feeling nothing at all. These experiences can prevent us from being caring towards ourselves and others. Counselling can help to slow it all down, giving time and space to focus on ‘the self’. Whether it be to observe our behaviours, our thought patterns, our feelings, or any kind of impact it has on ourselves or others. They could be related to experiences in or out of your control; or occurred in the past, the present or even concerning the future.

My counselling experience has taught me by learning about ‘what makes you tick’ empowers ‘us’ to either work towards ‘acceptance’ or choosing how to ‘move on’ or taking steps to change’. Just being here on the BACP search site looking for a therapist, you have made a wise intention to move towards either loving kindness, or calmness of mind, for letting go, or compassion, whatever it maybe; forms part of the journey towards change.

Starting counselling sessions can feel uncomfortable at first, I liken it to the ‘catching a cold, as you accept the symptoms, you begin to feel worse, but as symptoms are released, you can start to feel better.’ I can help you explore and navigate yourself out of, metaphorically speaking ‘the maze’ of setbacks, and distresses in life, using a non-judgemental, collaborative therapeutic stance, as only you are the real expert of your life. Working together at your pace, we can start on a way forward with meaning, ‘out of that maze.’

Let me say firstly, in the first session it is normal to feel nervous. I am there to support you.

When you first contact me, I will offer a free 30-minute telephone or online conversation, to explore your counselling needs. This will also give you a chance to ask me any questions, that I hope will help you make an informed decision, on whether my tailored, integrative approach to therapy, is for you. Likewise, If I am unable to help, then I will try and point you in the direction of another therapist who may be more suitable.

If we mutually agree to work together, I will send you a copy of the counselling agreement, which describes what counselling is, the process of counselling, including confidentiality, privacy and information security statements that summarises how your data will be managed.

The first therapy session, will involve going through the counselling agreement, and completing a short assessment that will cover what brings you to counselling. 

• Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday, daytime and early evening appointments available
• Appointments are 60 minutes in length
• Phone / Online Microsoft Teams/ Zoom camera on/off) appointments 

***Awarded Best Counselling Service, Newbury, 2024 by Quality Business Awards***

I’m a BACP accredited counsellor and for the past 10 years I have provided support to individuals experiencing worries related to, life's causes of anxiety, stress, low mood and depression.

Sometimes we find ourselves caught up in over-thinking, over- criticising, replaying painful / uncomfortable memories, whilst feeling a range of emotions; from overwhelmed to feeling nothing at all. These experiences can prevent us from being caring towards ourselves and others. Counselling can help to slow it all down, giving time and space to focus on ‘the self’. Whether it be to observe our behaviours, our thought patterns, our feelings, or any kind of impact it has on ourselves or others. They could be related to experiences in or out of your control; or occurred in the past, the present or even concerning the future.

My counselling experience has taught me by learning about ‘what makes you tick’ empowers ‘us’ to either work towards ‘acceptance’ or choosing how to take steps towards change’. Just being here on the BACP search site looking for a therapist, you have made a wise intention to move towards either loving kindness, or calmness of mind, for letting go, or compassion, whatever it maybe; forms part of the journey towards change.

Starting counselling sessions can feel uncomfortable at first, I liken it to the ‘catching a cold, as you accept the symptoms, you begin to feel worse, but as symptoms are released, you can start to feel better.’ I can help you explore and navigate yourself out of, metaphorically speaking ‘the maze’ of setbacks, and distresses in life, using a non-judgemental, collaborative therapeutic stance, as only you are the real expert of your life. Working together at your pace, we can start on a way forward with meaning, ‘out of that maze.’

•  I work with individuals of all ages starting at 11+ (I am Fully Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (EDBS enhanced checked, insured, ISO registered)
• Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday, daytime and early evening appointments available
• Appointments are 60 minutes in length
• Phone / Online Microsoft Teams/ Zoom camera on/off) appointments
• £60 for 60 minutes
• I ask for 24hours cancellation notice.
• I also work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. With experience working as a therapist within the charity sector, NHS, and Schools.  

Let me say firstly, in the first session it is normal to feel nervous. I am there to support you.

When you first contact me, I will offer a free 30-minute telephone or online conversation, to explore your counselling needs. This will also give you a chance to ask me any questions, that I hope will help you make an informed decision, on whether my tailored, integrative approach to therapy, is for you. Likewise, If I am unable to help, then I will try and point you in the direction of another therapist who may be more suitable.

If we mutually agree to work together, I will send you a copy of the counselling agreement, which describes what counselling is, the process of counselling, including confidentiality, privacy and information security statements that summarises how your data will be managed.

The first therapy session, will involve going through the counselling agreement, and completing a short assessment that will cover what brings you to counselling. 

I am Fully Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (EDBS enhanced checked, insured, ISO registered)

Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday, daytime and early evening appointments available

Appointments  can be 45 minutes,  60 minutes or 1.5 hours  in length

Phone / Online Microsoft Teams/ Zoom camera on/off) appointments

 £60 for 60 minutes or equivalent rate  for time

I ask for 24hours cancellation notices.

For the past 10 years, I have worked as a therapist and I have provided support to individuals experiencing worries related to, anxiety & stress, low mood/depression, work related issues, family problems, anger management, grief/loss, at a life junction, bullying, friendships / relationships, neurodiversity, school troubles, self-identity, self-esteem, living with long term physical or mental health problems, drugs / alcohol, self-harm, trauma, abuse, relationship with food/ eating, phobias, and OCD.

In my own career development I am working towards a Master’s in psychology (Conversion) with future career aspirations of being a counselling psychologist. My Level 4 Integrative Therapist training covered CBT, Transactional analysis, Person-Centredness and Psychodynamic core theories. The specialist areas included Children and Young People, Couples therapy and Systemic Family Therapy. I am also certified to work online and by phone. 

My approach predominantly using the Seven eyed model, is to encourage reflexivity in client work formulation and delivery.

 Then also working collaboratively to work through any counter-transference, parallel process experiences or any other psychological phenomenon which occurs in the therapy room. 

We can think about competencies, skills and self-care and personal career advancement in therapeutic practice.

Let me say firstly, in the first session it is normal to feel nervous. I am there to support you.

When you first contact me, I will offer a free 30-minute telephone or online conversation, to explore your supervision needs. This will also give you a chance to ask me any questions, that I hope will help you make an informed decision, on whether my tailored, integrative approach to supervision, is for you. Likewise, If I am unable to help, then I will try and point you in the direction of another Supervisor who may be more suitable. if you thought that would be helpful.

If we mutually agree to work together, I will send you a copy of the supervision  agreement, which describes how supervision works,  the process of supervision, including confidentiality, privacy and information security statements which summarises how your data will be managed.

The first supervision session, will involve going through the Supervision agreement, identity checks,  completing a discussion about your strengths and weaknesses that will cover your supervision needs and expectations. 

I work with individuals or groups  (I am Fully Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (EDBS enhanced checked, insured, ISO registered)

Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday, daytime and early evening appointments available

Appointments are  45 minutes, 60 minutes or 1.5 hours in length 

Phone / Online Microsoft Teams/ Zoom camera on/off) appointments

£60 for 60 minutes

I ask for 24 hours cancellation notices.

I offer a compassionate non-judgemental space for you to explore and reflect on the impact and challenges of client work. My approach predominantly using the Seven eyed model, amongst others where appropriate, to encourage reflexivity in client work formulation and delivery.

Then also working collaboratively to work through any counter-transference, parallel process experiences or any other psychological phenomenon, which occurs in the therapy room. 

We can think about competencies, skills, self-care and personal career advancement in therapeutic practice.

Then if you are a student I can support you, during your placement where and I will prepare the necessary placement reports which count towards you gaining your qualification.

When you first contact me, I will offer a free 30-minute telephone or online conversation, to explore your clinical supervision needs. This will also give you a chance to ask me any questions, that I hope will help you make an informed decision, on whether my tailored, integrative approach to supervision, is for you. Likewise, If I am unable to help, then I will try and point you in the direction of another supervisor who may be more suitable.

If we mutually agree to work together, I will send you a copy of the Supervision agreement, which describes what to expect from supervision is, the process of supervision  including confidentiality, privacy and information security statements that summarises how your data will be managed.

The first supervision session, will involve going through the supervision agreement, and talking about what your strengths and weaknesses are, covering  previous counselling and supervision experiences to date.