Background

Melanie is the Principal Psychologist of North West Therapy Centre and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist specialising in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Blackpool and Preston.
Melanie is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalised approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Corporate Experience
Melanie professionally qualified as an Organisational Psychologist, and developed considerable expertise in the area of individual and group intervention, management of staff development and change management. Specialising in developing and delivering training programme, as well as counselling and coaching senior managers and professionals she gained a further post-graduate qualification, in Human Resource management in 2002.
Melanie worked in the Middle East and America providing professional supervision and training in the public sector as well as team facilitation and multi-level leadership coaching in the private sector. In addition, she offered debriefing and support to those who have experienced work-based stress and trauma. 

Current Positions:
Principal Psychologist and founder of North West Therapy Centres in Blackpool and Preston
Chief Executive Officer of NW Therapies Community Interest Company

Professional Diplomas

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Diploma (Advanced)
Advanced Counselling Skills Diploma
Neuro Linguistic Programme
Certified Life Coach
Therapeutic Experience
Anxiety & Panic
Trauma
Depression
Anger Management
Stress Management
Self-confidence
Sexual Violence
Domestic Violence
Relationships
Executive Coaching & Counselling
Work based conflict (harassment/bullying)
Organisational reviews and planning
Professional debriefing (transition/critical incidents)
Bespoke Training
Enhancing team-engagement and organisational commitment
Management Development & Strategic Alignment

Areas of Experience

Anxiety & Panic
Depression
Major life changes
Relationships
Self-confidence
Stress
Executive Coaching & Counselling
Work-based conflict (harassment/bullying)
Organisational reviews and planning
Professional debriefing (transition; critical incidents)
Bespoke Training:
Enhancing team-involvement and organisational commitment
Management Development & Strategic Alignment