Your
Wellbeing Matters
Counselling, Psychotherapy
& Wellbeing Coaching
Melanie Rivera
MBACP, BSc (Hons), Dip HE
Counsellor | Integrative Psychotherapist
& Wellbeing Coach
Welcome
Hello, I'm Melanie Rivera,
Counsellor, Integrative Psychotherapist & Wellbeing Coach.
As a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I offer a calm, compassionate space for adults (18+) navigating emotional overwhelm, self-doubt, and the lingering effects of difficult life experiences—especially those rooted in early relationships or long-standing patterns.
Whether you're feeling stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, anxiety, or burnout—or you’re simply longing for more clarity and connection—I offer a reflective space to support your healing and growth.
Together, we can explore how you are feeling and responding to these challenges.
You are always at the heart of our work. Through empathy, intuition, and humanistic and integrative approaches, it is my intention as your therapist to help you reflect and process your experiences so that you can move and evolve through them and hopefully begin to heal and start feeling more joy, confidence and resilience. Integrative counselling and psychotherapy offer a holistic and flexible way of working together. I tailor a variety of therapeutic models to your individual needs, with each session lasting 1 hour. This ensures ample time to process your concerns and where appropriate we can draw from a particular approach to help you with a persistent issue, whether that be around acceptance, making a change or developing healthy ways to cope.
While I predominantly offer one-to-one sessions online across the UK, I also provide some limited in-person EMDR sessions in the Purbeck area of Dorset, UK.
I understand that choosing the right therapist is a crucial step in your healing journey.
It is important that you feel confident in making the best choice for you, which is why I offer a free initial phone conversation. This allows us to discuss your therapeutic requirements and give you a clear understanding of the therapy I offer and how we might tailor a plan that is right for you.
Warm Regards,
Melanie Rivera
About Melanie
Since 1996, my own lived experiences have shaped my dedication to healing, personal development, and professional growth in the mental health space.
Today, I work as an integrative therapist and wellbeing coach with a passion for helping people move through emotional overwhelm, low self-worth, and relational challenges—especially when these patterns stem from early experiences.
My practice combines therapeutic depth with compassionate presence, allowing space for insight, reflection, and real change.
Private Therapy Services
I offer three main service options to adults aged 18 and above in one-on-one sessions:
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Open-Ended Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Short-Term Counselling
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Wellbeing Coaching
Sessions are available remotely (online) to adults across the UK. I also have a few in-person spaces available for EMDR in the Purbecks area of Dorset, UK.
Wellbeing Coaching
In 2009, following my NLP Master Practitioner training, I gained valuable experience
working in various hubs, JCP centres, prisons, and probation services, where I delivered coaching programs.
These initiatives involved co-delivered group workshops, one-on-one coaching and support within diverse community settings.
The Integrity Course is a Wellbeing and Life Skills program that is delivered through contract work.
