Mellissa Hamley, NCPS

Mellissa Hamley is an integrative counsellor who supports people who are feeling out of sorts, sad, or anxious and who want a place to explore what is happening in their lives. She works collaboratively with each person, recognising that a single method does not suit everyone and tailoring her approach to individual needs and circumstances. Mellissa prioritises a welcoming, non-judgemental environment where clients can examine the thoughts and feelings that brought them to therapy and begin to untangle complex or painful patterns.

In sessions she aims to understand both the presenting difficulty and the person as a whole, striving to see situations from the client’s perspective. Early meetings focus on clarifying current concerns and practical needs; over time, and when the client feels ready, Mellissa will gently explore deeper contributing factors and recurring patterns. She does not direct decisions but listens and supports people to discover their own solutions or to reach acceptance that allows them to move forward.

Her practice is integrative in style, drawing on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, and psychodynamic approaches to meet each person’s unique requirements. She holds NCPS, a counselling credential indicating professional training in counselling.