Melanie Rivera MBACP (Registered)
Integrative Therapist
Hello, and a very warm
welcome
I offer a warm, confidential space where you can feel heard, understood and supported as you navigate life’s challenges and changes.
My Approach
My approach is primarily relational. The relationship we develop together is at the heart of the therapeutic process.
Through trust, depth and working at your pace, we create space to explore your emotional, relational and social experiences and how these may be affecting your life and wellbeing.
I recognise that we each bring our own identities, backgrounds, relationships and lived experiences into the therapeutic space. I aim to meet these different parts of your experience with openness, curiosity and respect.
As an integrative therapist, I draw on different therapeutic approaches and tailor our work to you, combining deeper emotional exploration with practical support that can help you move forward.
Who I Work Well With
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. You may recognise yourself in some of these experiences:
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Low self-worth, lack of confidence or a tendency to put others’ needs before your own
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Relationship or attachment difficulties
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Stress, overwhelm or difficulty regulating emotions
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Low motivation or difficulty moving forward in life
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The lingering effects of difficult or unresolved childhood experiences
If any of this resonates with you, therapy can offer a safe space to pause, reflect and begin making sense of what may be happening beneath the surface.
In Our Sessions, We Might
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Slow things down and explore your emotions and patterns with compassion
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Consider how past and present relationships may have shaped your experiences and sense of self
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Develop greater resilience and find healthier ways of managing stress and difficult emotions
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Strengthen self-understanding, self-acceptance and emotional balance
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Work towards changes that feel meaningful and manageable for you
There is no prescribed programme or one-size-fits-all approach. Our work will be shaped around your individual needs, hopes and pace.
Online and In-Person Therapy
I offer online therapy throughout the UK, alongside limited in-person sessions in Purbeck, Dorset.
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Testimonials
I've grown so much in my self-esteem and sense of direction since working with Melanie. Her com- passionate, empathic style puts me immediately at ease - 2023
Thank you Mel. It really has been life-changing for me.
I feel more connected to myself, and handle
challenges in my life so much better - 2024
Thanks again, Mel. Our sessions have helped me break free from old pattern of thinking and find a greater sense
of clarity and purpose
- 2025
