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Dynamic-Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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Dynamic-Minds Counselling

Counsellor, MA, MBACP

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220-224 New London Road, Suite 3, Chelmsford CM2
01245 945183
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Are you struggling with the stresses and strains that family, friendship, and/ or work life can bring and unsure what to do? Life is not always easy or straightforward, our lives can become challenging at times, causing us to feel overwhelmed with an array of complex emotions which can have an impact on our daily lives. Very often we don’t have someone that we can completely share our innermost thoughts and feelings with so having someone who is a trained professional, allows the opportunity to open up and confide in. I trust that I am able to provide a safe, non-judgemental space to work collaboratively with you.
My aim is to provide a space for clients to find patterns in their emotions, thoughts, and beliefs through a non-directive approach. Through listening attentively and providing interpretations of your situation, you will gain a clearer insight into your difficulties which will improve psychological well-being and aid a journey of personal growth.
After receiving your enquiry, I will contact you via email and invite you for a consultation to establish your therapy goals and get to know each other better to ensure my mode of therapy is suitable.
Take the first step to help. Call or Dynamic-Minds Counselling now - 01245 945183

Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

220-224 New London Road

Suite 3

Chelmsford CM2 map

01245 945183
Reduced-fee sessions are available for trainee counsellors and clients who are retired.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and School Issues 
£60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect 01245 945183
Photo of Melissa Purnell - Dynamic-Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MA, MBACP

Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

220-224 New London Road

Suite 3

Chelmsford CM2 map

01245 945183
Reduced-fee sessions are available for trainee counsellors and clients who are retired.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and School Issues 
£60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £60
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash
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I will send an invoice for your therapy session, 48 hrs before your session. You can then make a bank transfer before your session. If yu wish to pay cash, this can be paid on the day.
Photo of Melissa Purnell - Dynamic-Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Dynamic-Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
or call with questions - 01245 945183
"
I will send an invoice for your therapy session, 48 hrs before your session. You can then make a bank transfer before your session. If yu wish to pay cash, this can be paid on the day.
Photo of Melissa Purnell - Dynamic-Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Dynamic-Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
or call with questions - 01245 945183

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Melissa Purnell

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Melissa Purnell
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • MA Psychodynamic Counselling, MA Psychodynamic Counselling
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Department of Education Post Graduate Certificate in Education
  • Degree/Diploma from British Psychological Society GMBPsS in Psychology (BSC) BSc Psychology / 2007
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As well as being a psychodynamic counsellor, I am also an experienced senior primary school teacher with qualified teacher status. (QTS)
Photo of Melissa Purnell - Dynamic-Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Dynamic-Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
or call with questions - 01245 945183
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As well as being a psychodynamic counsellor, I am also an experienced senior primary school teacher with qualified teacher status. (QTS)
Photo of Melissa Purnell - Dynamic-Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Dynamic-Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
or call with questions - 01245 945183

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • School Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Bisexual
  • Cancer
  • Career Guidance
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Hoarding
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Teen Violence
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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I work with children, adolescents, and adults using a psychodynamic approach. My areas of specialism include anxiety, depression, grief, early childhood trauma, and emotionally based school avoidance, with a focus on how early experiences and relationships shape emotional wellbeing across the lifespan.
Photo of Melissa Purnell - Dynamic-Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Dynamic-Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
or call with questions - 01245 945183
"
I work with children, adolescents, and adults using a psychodynamic approach. My areas of specialism include anxiety, depression, grief, early childhood trauma, and emotionally based school avoidance, with a focus on how early experiences and relationships shape emotional wellbeing across the lifespan.
Photo of Melissa Purnell - Dynamic-Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Dynamic-Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
or call with questions - 01245 945183

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Immuno-disorders
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Immuno-disorders
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Creative Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family / Marital
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sandplay
  • Trauma Focused
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Talking Therapy. Sand Tray Therapy and Clay-Field Therapy. My sessions use the psychodynamic theory so are non-directive and explore the conscious and unconscious patterns of behaviour.
Photo of Melissa Purnell - Dynamic-Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Dynamic-Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
or call with questions - 01245 945183
"
Talking Therapy. Sand Tray Therapy and Clay-Field Therapy. My sessions use the psychodynamic theory so are non-directive and explore the conscious and unconscious patterns of behaviour.
Photo of Melissa Purnell - Dynamic-Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Dynamic-Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
or call with questions - 01245 945183

Location

Primary Location

220-224 New London Road

Suite 3

Chelmsford CM2

01245 945183

Nearby Areas

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Reduced-fee sessions are available for trainee counsellors and clients who are retired.
Photo of Melissa Purnell - Dynamic-Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Dynamic-Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Take the first step to help. Call now - 01245 945183
"
Reduced-fee sessions are available for trainee counsellors and clients who are retired.
Photo of Melissa Purnell - Dynamic-Minds Counselling, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Dynamic-Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Take the first step to help. Call now - 01245 945183