Durham Counsellor & Psychotherapist
About Melanie Hudson
What I offer
Hello there! I’m Melanie, a private counsellor & psychotherapist based in Durham. With a master’s degree in counselling and accreditation from the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), I bring a wealth of experience and genuine support to your journey towards emotional well-being.
Drawing from my own positive experiences with therapy, I'm dedicated to offering a compassionate and safe space for others to explore and navigate their challenges. I believe in the transformative power of counselling and am committed to fostering a collaborative and empowering relationship with my clients. Whether you’re seeking assistance in navigating life's complexities, building resilience, or simply looking for a space for personal development, therapy might be your next step. I'm here to offer you support along each part of your therapeutic journey starting from your first contact.
Why I do what I do
Having personally experienced the transformative power of therapy, I'm a strong advocate for its potential to positively impact people's lives. Despite initially harbouring reservations about counselling, my decision to give it a chance completely shifted my perspective.
Therapy played a crucial role in fostering self-kindness, boosting my confidence, and steering my life in the desired direction. These personal transformations fueled my passion to retrain as a counsellor. I’ve over ten years of experience in supporting others in their therapeutic journey. Being a therapist is a privilege that allows me to accompany others through their challenging emotions, moments of feeling stuck, and to celebrate their successes.
I appreciate the courage it takes to make those initial steps into therapy, and I'm here to support you in this.
The types of issues I work with
There are many different reasons people seek a therapist, some of these include:
Anxiety & depression;
Trauma;
Bereavement & Loss;
Academic challenges;
Low self-esteem;
Facing a difficult decision or uncertainty;
Life-changing events;
Stress and burnout;
A general feeling of dissatisfaction;
Personal development.
If you are considering therapy but you’re unsure whether this is the right service for you please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me.
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from York St John;
Counselling Tutor Online & Telephone Counselling Training;
CRUSE Level 2 in Awareness in Bereavement Care & Bereavement Counselling;
IML endorsed Training in Coaching & Mentoring;
Continuous professional development covering a variety of therapy subjects that include, trauma, suicide prevention, coping skills, pet loss and inequality.
Experience
Counselling & Psychotherapy:
Private Therapist - with over 7 years experience in providing private therapy;
GP Practices - Worked in GP surgeries as a counsellor for 4 years;
Place2Be - Volunteered as a counsellor at a primary school for 1 year.
Durham University:
Student mentor - Mentoring at University College and then St Mary's College for a total of 5 years;
Student Support - Provided two terms of cover at St Mary's College;
Victim Support Volunteer - Supported victims of crime for 2 years;
Citizens Advice - Worked as a generalist advisor for over 2 years;
Accreditation
I am Accredited by the professional body British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
Further Information
If you have any questions about counselling or you want to book an appointment please don’t hesitate to contact me.
