Melisa
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Snr. Accred (she, her)
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Sometimes you can look as though you’re coping while, inside, you feel anxious, overwhelmed or completely worn out. You may be stuck in the same patterns, struggling in a relationship, dealing with an addiction or still affected by something that happened in the past. Asking for help can feel uncomfortable, especially if you’re normally the one everyone else relies on. I’m friendly, caring and down to earth. You can talk to me about the things that feel difficult or embarrassing to say out loud, and you won’t be judged.
Our brains learn ways to protect us during painful experiences. Those responses can carry on long after they’re needed, so this isn’t about blaming you or asking what’s wrong with you. As an integrative psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner, I’ll help you understand what’s happening, what may be keeping you stuck and what we can begin to change.
I won’t just sit and nod while you try to work everything out alone. I’ll listen, ask questions, share what I notice and offer practical tools when they’re useful. We’ll work together at your pace. Life is short, and I care about helping people make meaningful changes. Contact me for a free 15-minute chat and let’s see whether I can help.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melisa Adams now - 01302 490114
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £75
- Couple Sessions £90
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Bank transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Any/Out-of-network Insurance
- APRIL UK
- Aviva
- AXA PPP
- Bupa
- Cigna and Evernorth
- CS Healthcare
- Freedom Healthnet
- General & Medical
- Healix
- Health Assured
- Health-on-Line
- National Assurance
- Nuffield Health
- Saga
- The Exeter
- Vitality
- WPA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Melisa Adams
- In Practice for 11 years
- Psychology Degree (Hons)- University of Sheffield/ Masters Degree in Counselling , Masters Counselling
- Membership with EMDR FULL / 2025
- Diploma from Counselling Tutor SUPERVISOR / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bereavement
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Neurodivergence
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Video Game Addiction
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black British
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black British
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Transactional Analysis
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
London NW1
01302 490114Nearby Areas
Neighbourhoods
Districts
Melisa Adams
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Snr. Accred
Take the first step to help. Call now - 01302 490114