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Psychotherapist, MBABCP

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Available both in-person and online
Connolly Way Graylingwell Park Chichester PO19
Hi, I am a Child and Young Person Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, accredited with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP). I am passionate about improving mental health and specialise in supporting children and young people. I have over 20 years experience in working with children and young people in education and in the NHS within Hampshire CAMHS Mental Health Support Teams. I support individuals between the ages of 8 and 18 years old to overcome and manage emotional and behavioural symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I can help with a wide range of emotional and behavioural symptoms including: • Excessive worrying • Fear of being judged or fear of social situations • Fear of having panic attacks • Separation Anxiety • Intense fears of specific things or situations • Intrusive thoughts and compulsions • Flashbacks, hypervigilance and avoidance • Avoidance
I am friendly and have neurodivergent training and experience, adapting sessions to meet needs. I provide support online or face to face in Hampshire and West Sussex - even hosting sessions outside if required. Contact me for a FREE 20-minute call to see if I am what you may be looking for! Some health insurance companies accepted. Thanks, Melissa
Call or Melissa Urwin now for a free 15 minute consultation - 023 8272 1858

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Pavilion

Connolly Way

Graylingwell Park

Chichester PO19 map

023 8272 1858

The WOW clinic

Westbourne Road

Emsworth PO10 map

My website
Child and Young Person CBT specialist. Short wait times. Online/face to face in therapy spaces or outside in West Sussex.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
£100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Children and Young People support for anxiety disorders and depression. Accredited therapist. Online or in Hampshire and Sussex.
Melissa Urwin
Let's Connect 023 8272 1858
Photo of Melissa Urwin, Psychotherapist, MBABCP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Pavilion

Connolly Way

Graylingwell Park

Chichester PO19 map

023 8272 1858

The WOW clinic

Westbourne Road

Emsworth PO10 map

My website
Child and Young Person CBT specialist. Short wait times. Online/face to face in therapy spaces or outside in West Sussex.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
£100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Children and Young People support for anxiety disorders and depression. Accredited therapist. Online or in Hampshire and Sussex.
Melissa Urwin

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £100

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Paypal

Insurance

  • Aviva
  • AXA PPP
  • Bupa
  • WPA
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I offer a fixed fee and work with major health insurance providers or private funding.
Photo of Melissa Urwin, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Melissa Urwin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 023 8272 1858
"
I offer a fixed fee and work with major health insurance providers or private funding.
Photo of Melissa Urwin, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Melissa Urwin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 023 8272 1858

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies Melissa Urwin
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People, Post-Graduate Diploma, Graduated 2024
  • Additional Credentials

  • Diploma from University of Reading Postgraduate Diploma in Brief Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions for the Education Setting
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I am a specialist Child and Young Person CBT Therapist accredited to the BABCP. I have over 20 years experience in working with children and young people in education and latterly in the NHS within Hampshire CAMHS Mental Health Support Teams.
Photo of Melissa Urwin, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Melissa Urwin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 023 8272 1858
"
I am a specialist Child and Young Person CBT Therapist accredited to the BABCP. I have over 20 years experience in working with children and young people in education and latterly in the NHS within Hampshire CAMHS Mental Health Support Teams.
Photo of Melissa Urwin, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Melissa Urwin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 023 8272 1858

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Expertise

  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Mood Disorders
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Specific Phobias
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Thinking Disorders
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Collaboration on goals your child wants to work on. Practical strategies and techniques for managing challenges. Measured progress using evidence-based approaches.
Photo of Melissa Urwin, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Melissa Urwin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 023 8272 1858
"
Collaboration on goals your child wants to work on. Practical strategies and techniques for managing challenges. Measured progress using evidence-based approaches.
Photo of Melissa Urwin, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Melissa Urwin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 023 8272 1858

2 Endorsements

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CBT-ologie
PsychologistHCPC - Health Psych.
I have worked alongside Melissa for several years in a clinical setting and have always been impressed by her professionalism. Melissa demonstrates a strong command of CBT principles. She has a warm interpersonal style and a calm, non-judgmental manner.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we look together at how your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and actions are all connected. Together, we work to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and test out new behaviours to see what helps in real-life situations.
Photo of Melissa Urwin, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Melissa Urwin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 023 8272 1858
"
In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we look together at how your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and actions are all connected. Together, we work to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and test out new behaviours to see what helps in real-life situations.
Photo of Melissa Urwin, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Melissa Urwin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 023 8272 1858

Location

Primary Location

The Pavilion

Connolly Way

Graylingwell Park

Chichester PO19

023 8272 1858

Additional Location

The WOW clinic

Westbourne Road

Emsworth PO10

023 8272 1858
"
Child and Young Person CBT specialist. Short wait times. Online/face to face in therapy spaces or outside in West Sussex.
Photo of Melissa Urwin, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Melissa Urwin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Call for a free consultation now - 023 8272 1858
"
Child and Young Person CBT specialist. Short wait times. Online/face to face in therapy spaces or outside in West Sussex.
Photo of Melissa Urwin, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Melissa Urwin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Call for a free consultation now - 023 8272 1858