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Melanie Peele
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Melanie Peele

Counsellor, BACP

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Edinburgh EH14
0131 381 4596
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While there is so much joy in getting to know ourselves deeply and authentically, living as a queer and/or transgender person in this world is not always easy. I specialise in gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity. I work with adults and older adolescents who are LGBTQIA+/gender non-conforming, or questioning their identities. I also specialise in trauma recovery, treating healthcare professionals, and working with English speaking immigrants. I work from multiple affirming perspectives, including Health at Every Size, neurodivergence affirming, disability affirming, and fat-positive perspectives.
My therapeutic approach is trauma-sensitive, empowering, attentive to culture, informed by historically marginalised communities, and includes evidence-based approaches. I am trained in and provide Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for treating trauma, including childhood, sexual, relationship, and discrimination based traumas.
You don’t need to languish alone, in dark places. We all have challenges, and we all also have so many unrealised strengths. Pursuing counselling can feel overwhelming and even scary, but it doesn't have to be. Working together, at your pace, you and I can help you find greater balance and coping skills as you move through your recovery process.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Edinburgh EH14

0131 381 4596
I currently have availability for online appointments in the morning (M-F) and after work (6-8 pm) (M-Th).
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Trauma and PTSD and Transgender 
£75 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect 0131 381 4596
Photo of Melanie Peele, BACP, Counsellor

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Edinburgh EH14

0131 381 4596
I currently have availability for online appointments in the morning (M-F) and after work (6-8 pm) (M-Th).
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Trauma and PTSD and Transgender 
£75 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £75
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Bank transfer
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I offer reduced rates for marginalised, low-income individuals, with limited availability. Longer sessions can also be arranged, pro-rata per quarter hour. Please reach out with any questions, as my goal is to make therapy accessible to you.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 4596
Photo of Melanie Peele, BACP, Counsellor
Melanie Peele
Counsellor, BACP
"
I offer reduced rates for marginalised, low-income individuals, with limited availability. Longer sessions can also be arranged, pro-rata per quarter hour. Please reach out with any questions, as my goal is to make therapy accessible to you.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 4596
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Melanie Peele
Counsellor, BACP

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Melanie Peele
  • In Practice for 13 Years
  • Certificate from Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Levels 1 and 2 / 2018
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Connecticut in Sociology, and Women and Gender Studies Master's Degree / 1999
  • Cambridge College (Massachusetts, US), MEd in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2014
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I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), and am registered with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) through Disclosure Scotland. I work under the ethical guidelines of BACP, and maintain strict confidentiality of all client information.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 4596
Photo of Melanie Peele, BACP, Counsellor
Melanie Peele
Counsellor, BACP
"
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), and am registered with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) through Disclosure Scotland. I work under the ethical guidelines of BACP, and maintain strict confidentiality of all client information.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 4596
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Melanie Peele
Counsellor, BACP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Transgender

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Lesbian
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Managing relationships with narcissistic parents
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Diversity (e.g., ENM, polyamory)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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The idea of trauma therapy might sound daunting, but in reality, it is a type of therapy that acknowledges and validates your experiences and how they have affected your mind, heart, and body. During sessions, we will always pay attention to how you are feeling, and I can provide you with tools to help manage the variety of feelings which may arise.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 4596
Photo of Melanie Peele, BACP, Counsellor
Melanie Peele
Counsellor, BACP
"
The idea of trauma therapy might sound daunting, but in reality, it is a type of therapy that acknowledges and validates your experiences and how they have affected your mind, heart, and body. During sessions, we will always pay attention to how you are feeling, and I can provide you with tools to help manage the variety of feelings which may arise.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 4596
Photo of Melanie Peele, BACP, Counsellor
Melanie Peele
Counsellor, BACP

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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Melanie Peele
Counsellor, BACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or 0131 381 4596
Photo of Melanie Peele, BACP, Counsellor
Melanie Peele
Counsellor, BACP

Location

Primary Location

Edinburgh EH14

0131 381 4596

Nearby Areas

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I currently have availability for online appointments in the morning (M-F) and after work (6-8 pm) (M-Th).
Call for a free consultation now - 0131 381 4596
Photo of Melanie Peele, BACP, Counsellor
Melanie Peele
Counsellor, BACP
"
I currently have availability for online appointments in the morning (M-F) and after work (6-8 pm) (M-Th).
Call for a free consultation now - 0131 381 4596
Photo of Melanie Peele, BACP, Counsellor
Melanie Peele
Counsellor, BACP