Why Choose Me?

Dr. Melanie PhelpsYou may prefer to see a Female 

You may be looking for Hypnotherapy
I am a fully trained and registered Clinical, Medical, Analytical and Advanced Hypnotherapist.

Breadth & Depth of experience
I have a wide range of experience which informs and enhances my work and have many “tools in my toolbox” to help the usual and unusual problems and issues people bring.

You want sessions uniquely tailored to suit you
Not every ones issue will fit neatly into a category or can be treated in the same way. One size does not fit all. Being trained in a variety of modern and traditional approaches I can use the most suitable therapeutic techniques for you, combining, adapting and integrating them to help you get the results you want – quickly and easily.

Faster, more efficient and effective resolution to your issue
Expect a deeper insight and understanding into how and why the problem developed in the first place and a reduced likelihood of the same thing happening again.

Benefit from up to date techniques grounded in the latest research and psychological understanding
My knowledge is kept up to date therefore your treatment will be informed by the latest professional knowledge and developments in the field.

You want someone with a good track record and reputation
Having completed over 5000 client sessions since 2001 there isn't much I haven't seen, and many clients now come from recommendations. I regularly take referrals from local doctors, dentists and other health care professionals in the local area.

Professional & Ethical
I only work with those I am quite confident I can help, otherwise I will endeavour to offer a referral elsewhere.

Warm & Approachable
I hope you will find me friendly and down to earth with no psycho-babble or blinding you with science.

You have psycho- somatic problems
with a nursing / medical background I am well placed to work with mind – body issues – such as M.E., CFS, Infertility (with no medical reason), Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Anxiety, Pain Management etc. as well as with people affected by long illness, disfigurements, accidents and so on.
I can also incorporate biofeedback and relaxation training into our work.

You may want some Coaching
I also work as a personal development, business and career coach, as well as some sports psychology this can be added in to the work we do, or as a stand alone.

You are interested in Psychometric Testing
Whether it is Aptitude, Personality, Intelligence or adult dyslexia testing.

You want flexible appointment times
from 8am – 8pm weekdays and 9 – 6pm Saturdays. This means you don't have to take time off work and it just makes it easier to fit your appointments around your life and other commitments.

Flexible ways of working
No time ? I can offer fewer more intense sessions. Want to take it slowly ? That is OK too. As well as face to face I am additionally trained to work with people by telephone and / or email. I can also offer some home visits. This gives you more choice particularly if you have small children at home, lots of other commitments, travel with your job or live some distance away.

You have Weight or Eating Issues / Anxiety or Phobias / Relationship issues / Loss and Grief These are all areas of speciality

You don't want to pay excessive rates
You may pay double for a similarly qualified therapist in Harley Street or at a Private Psychiatric Hospital (such as the Priory). I work mainly  from my home office so my fees reflect this. Most issues are resolved quickly and most therapy is fairly short term (ie. A few weeks to a few months rather than a few years).

You would like a free half hour consultation to find out more before you commit to any therapy
Very few Psychologists offer a free half hour. Bring a friend or partner if you wish and there is absolutely no obligation to book.

You are a fellow therapist, student, unwaged or on a low income
Discounted rates apply for day time appointments. Just ask.

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Melanie featured on Sky TV in a feature on Eating Disorders.

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