Melissa Neckar

Hi, I’m Melissa and I’m a psychotherapist trainee. I have over a decade’s professional experience working with people in a supportive capacity first as a teacher and then as a life coach. Empathy, warmth and respect have always been at the heart of my work. As a counsellor I offer a calm and safe space where you can feel heard and understood. I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to their ethical code of practice.

I am particularly interested in helping individuals to build self-esteem and, with that, their confidence in their ability to cope with life’s challenges and in their right to be happy. My areas of focus include the following struggles - where low self-esteem is often at the root: • Anxiety and negative thoughts • Understanding and regulating emotions • Identity and self-acceptance, feeling “good enough” • Adjusting to life transitions • Finding purpose and meaning • Relationships and connecting

You can expect from me a gentle, grounded and compassionate way of being. I encourage an open, conversational-style of dialogue where we can explore areas of personal struggle for you. My aim is to understand, not judge, your experiences, thoughts and emotions and how they affect your life. I’m here not to “fix” you but to empower you to find new meaning and create more adaptive and fulfilling ways to live. Together we explore desired goals which we journey towards at your pace. Where clients seek challenge, I embed that into our work but always from a place of kindness and respect.

I appreciate how hard it can be to find support but if you think I can help, please reach out. I can work in person and/or online and can be flexible to find a time that would work well for you.