My name is Melanie Musson and I am an accredited, fully insured counsellor and psychotherapist and have experience in both private practice and the voluntary sector. I have worked with clients on a wide variety of issues, such as those relating to: PTSD; stress and anxiety; addictions; depression; relationship problems; eating disorders; chronic illness / pain, loss and bereavement. I am trained to work using EMDR, which is the WHO and NICE recommended form of frontline treatment for trauma and phobias.
I currently also supervise other counsellors practicing within both the NHS and private sector. I have previously worked in several universities as both a counsellor and mental health mentor and was a supervisor and senior counsellor at Southampton City Counselling. I have also been a lecturer and tutor in counselling and psychotherapy for Middlesex University.
My qualifications include:
BA Hons (first class) Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, Middlesex University
BA Hons Psychology, Durham University
Diploma in Counselling Supervision, Southampton City College
Certificate in Couples Counselling, Southampton City College
EMDR Association UK member
As part of my continuing professional development I regularly undertake additional courses or attend workshops which I feel may ultimately deepen my understanding or add to what I am able to offer my clients. Recently these have included areas such as: eating disorders, self harm, bullying, art therapy, sandtray work and hold certificates in safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.
I am an accredited member of the BACP, the largest professional body for counsellors and psychotherapist in the UK and adhere to its Code of Ethics. I am also a member of the Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (HACP), EMDR Association UK and the British Association for the Person Centred Approach (BAPCA).
Prior to returning to the UK I lived in several different countries and I now balance my work as a counsellor with raising a family.
For more information about the type of counselling I offer please click the links above under ‘information’
