Melissa Taylor
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About me
Hello and welcome to dedicated, effective help for anxiety, phobias and depression. Qualified and experienced Hypnotherapist and Integrative Hypno-Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, I understand and specialise in helping people with anxiety, phobias and depression.
Clients who come to me range from people who know what they wish to focus on and have specific goals in mind to others who aren't so certain; they come with a feeling that they aren't living to their full potential and seeking help to get back on track. Rest assured that what ever brings you to my door, whether it's my Chichester or Portsmouth clinic, or online, you will always be treated with kindness, dignity and respect.
As an Integrative therapist with a person-centred approach, I adapt to your unique needs and situation as far as I can. Through compassion and clinically proven techniques, I empower and resource clients to make the changes they seek, thereby enabling them to develop healthier life strategies such as better communication skills, feeling better control, better self-esteem, greater confidence and stronger resilience, helping them move towards greater happiness and deeper fulfilment.
From my years of working with anxiety and depression clients I understand that, for many people, the idea of one day waking up free from fear can seem too distant or too frightening to imagine. That's why I work with you to give you a personal step-by-step treatment plan tailored to help you get to where you want to be at a pace that works for you. Being qualified to delivery short-, medium- and longer-term therapy means I can work with you for as long or as short a duration as feels right to you, bespoke exercises and personal audio recordings are designed to help you progress your therapy at your pace.
Being an Integrative therapist, I understand that the therapeutic relationship we form is key to the success of our work, so I am pleased to offer a 20 minute free call to discuss your situation in more detail. This also gives you a good opportunity to get a feel for whether I am someone you feel comfortable to work with and if I am a good fit for you. If you would like to arrange a call, please text, call or email me so we can a arrange a good time to talk.
Registered with CNHC, NSTT and National Hypnotherapy Association and member of UKCP, gives you peace of mind that I practice according to high levels of training, professional conduct and ethics.
What I can help you with.
Whilst I specialise in anxiety, depression and phobias, I have also successfully helped people with:
- Amaxophobia (fear of driving or being driven in a vehicle)
- Arachnophobia (fear of spiders),
- Assertiveness,
- Aquaphobia (fear of water),
- Better sleep,
- Birth Trauma,
- Communication issues,
- Dentophobia (fear of dentists)
- Emetophobia (fear of vomiting or feeling sick),
- Fear of public speaking,
- Hypno-birthing,
- Improving self-confidence,
- Low self-esteem,
- Panic Attacks,
- Phobias,
- Relationship difficulties,
- Relaxation,
- Self exploration,
- Sleep problems,
- Stress management,
- Tokophobia (fear of pregnancy),
- Trypanophobia (fear of needles and injections).
If you are looking for something that’s not on the list, feel free to email me or call me on 07918 901 654 to discuss how I can help.
Information about my training
In addition to my BSc (HONS), I gained my post graduate qualifications in Hypnotherapy and Hypno-Psychotherapeutic Counselling with the National College for Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy in London, a UKCP accredited training provider. Further still, as a UKCP member I am committed to continuous professional development and regular clinical supervision so that my knowledge, training and practices are kept fresh and up-to-date with current research and best practice.
Areas of training that I have particularly focused on include:
- Body/mind therapy,
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),
- Ego-State Work,
- Ericksonian Psychotherapy,
- Hypnotherapy,
- Inner child work,
- NLP/EMDR Informed,
- Parts Work and Internal Family Systems (IFS),
- Psychodynamic therapy,
- Regression,
- Brief Solution-Focused Therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Hons),
- PGCert Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy,
- DHPC(NC)
- Counselling Skills,
- Registered Member of CNHC,
- Associate Member of NSTT,
- Member of UKCP.
Member organisations
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including hypnotherapy.
In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers.
A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
The National Hypnotherapy Society is a Learned Society whose primary purpose is the advancement of the knowledge of hypnotherapy and the fostering of professional hypnotherapy expertise through training, accreditation and continued professional development of their members. The Society seeks to contribute to public wellbeing both through the use of hypnotherapy and by ensuring that hypnotherapists are safe, competent and ethical in practice.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
info Information about health conditions (*)
Hypnotherapy can enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting hypnotherapy.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £70.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for CARERS/NHS/STUDENTS - PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.
FREE 20 minute initial call back. This is the perfect opportunity to discuss what's happening for you, what you would like to change, how I may be able to help, and is a good opportunity for us to see if we could work together.
Chichester Clinic
In-person Therapy: £55.00 per session (1 hour) when paid in advance (£60.00 for Pay-On-The-Day).
Portsmouth Clinic
In-person Therapy: £70.00 per session (50 minutes).
Online Therapy
£55.00 per session (1 hour).
Fees include all support materials and personalised audio resources.
*** DISCOUNTS ***
Carers, NHS and Students with valid NUS receive a special discounted rate of £45.00 per hour.*
Flexible bookings are available for carers and students to help manage changes to work rotas.
*Due to the level of discount, Carer/NHS/Student sessions are only available at my Chichester clinic or online.
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