Melina Sarra-May

I have some availability and will aim to find a suitable time that is convenient for you and I. If you would like to speak to me prior to making an appointment I can offer a 15 minute discovery/clarity call. 

Welcome to Melina Therapy, bespoke counselling therapy to meet your emotional and well-being needs. I am Melina, a Â鶹ԭ´´ accredited counsellor and with thirty years’ experience, I can help you with many issues such as anxiety, depression, loss and grief to more niche, childhood, relationship, trauma and PTSD.

Trauma Specialist

My practice is trauma informed, as it is important that you feel safe with me and safe within the therapeutic space. I am a trauma specialist counsellor, with expertise in sexual abuse and sexual violence. Often clients seek this specialist support to combat fear and anxiety and make sense of overwhelming feelings, so they can feel safe in mind and body again.

Expertise

I have expertise in addictions; drugs, alcohol and online addictions. 

I have expertise in emotional focused therapy to resolve emotional and relationships issues with couples and families. 

How I work

I am an integrative therapist, drawn from a unique blend of evidence based therapies, grounded in neuroscience, with coaching and holistic approaches to create effective individualised psychological care.

Coaching

I also provide wellness coaching for clients who want to prioritise their health and well-being and focus more on goals and future aspirations. 

About Me

I am English-Italian, living in the UK and I work remotely online, with clients here and around the globe. I am culturally sensitive and drawn to those who have been marginalised or targeted in some way. Often clients come to me who are going through a difficult life transition, have been displaced or feeling guilt, shame or taboo.

Breath work & Meditation 

In 2024 I trained in Trauma Recovery Yoga and I am a certified Self-Regulation for Resilience Instructor. Focusing on mind and body connections such as breath-work and meditation to help regulate the nervous system and promote emotional regularity. Beneficial for anyone, safe and beneficial for anyone who has experienced trauma and I would love to share these methods with you. 

At any time in our lives, we can suffer with our mental health, face personal challenges or have unresolved issues from the past. Talking to someone who is professionally trained and impartial can really help. I understand that therapy can seem daunting, however, starting the process is to open-up and begin to heal. By definition, I would describe counselling as the process of healing, to make or become sound again. 

The Past

In therapy sessions we may look at our past, the aim is not to self-blame, rather explore with compassion, so we can understand, change our narrative and our sense of ourselves and our story. And within this safe space where we can be vulnerable, curious, explorative and celebrative. Melina therapy is providing all of these and anything in-between.

Wellness

We can take an holistic approach and focus on presence. Explore ways to support and enhance your daily routines, so you can feel happier, healthier and more content. Whilst manifesting and setting goals that align with your values and future aspirations.

My Focus

Here, at Melina Therapy my aim is to provide the most effective therapy for you and to be adaptive to each individual, not prescriptive to follow methodology, because it has worked with others. Providing you with helpful tools and interventions to take- away and sustain independently. So you can feel better during and after your therapy.

During the first session, we can meet and gain an understanding of what has lead you to therapy and what you might want to achieve from it. Here, you can begin to explore you thoughts and feelings and I will tailor the therapy to meet your needs. 

I have some availability and will aim to find a suitable time that is convenient for you and I. If you would like to speak to me prior to making an appointment, I can offer a free 15 minute discovery/clarity call.

Welcome to Melina Therapy, bespoke counselling therapy to meet your emotional and well-being needs. I am Melina, a Â鶹ԭ´´ accredited counsellor and with thirty years’ experience I can help you with many issues such as anxiety, depression, loss and grief to more niche, childhood, relationship, trauma and PTSD.

Trauma Specialist 

My practice is trauma informed, as it is important that you feel safe with me and safe within the therapeutic space. I am a trauma specialist counsellor, with expertise in sexual abuse and sexual violence. Often clients seek this specialist support to combat fear and anxiety, make sense of overwhelming feelings to feel safe in mind and body again. 

Expertise

I have expertise in addictions; drugs, alcohol and other addictions such as online addictions. 

I have expertise in emotional focused therapy to resolve emotional and relationships issues and strengthen bonds with couples and families. 

Coaching

I provide wellness coaching for clients who want to prioritise their well-being and focus more on living a healthier lifestyle.

The way that I work

I am an integrative therapist, drawn from a unique blend of evidence based therapies, grounded in neuroscience, with coaching and holistic approaches to create effective individualised psychological care. 

About Me

I am English-Italian, living in the UK and I work remotely online, with clients here and around the globe. I am culturally sensitive and drawn to those who have been marginalised, targeted or displaced. Often clients come to me who are going through a difficult life transition, feel guilt, shame or taboo.

Breath-work & Meditation

In 2024 I trained in Trauma Recovery Yoga and I am a certified Self-Regulation for Resilience Instructor. Focusing on mind and body connections such as breath-work and meditation, to help regulate the nervous system and promote emotional regularity. Beneficial for anyone, safe and beneficial for anyone who has experienced trauma and I would love to share these methods with you. 

At any time in our lives, we can suffer with our mental health, face personal challenges or have unresolved issues from our past. Talking to someone who is professionally trained and impartial can really help. I understand that therapy can seem daunting, however, starting the process is to open-up and begin to heal. 

By definition, I would describe counselling as the process of healing, to make or become sound again.

The Past

In therapy sessions we may look at our past, the aim is not to self-blame, rather explore with compassion, so we can understand, change our narrative and our sense of ourselves and our story. And within this safe space where we can be vulnerable, curious, explorative and celebrative. Melina therapy is providing all of these and anything in-between.

Wellness

We can take an holistic approach and focus on presence. Explore ways to support and enhance your daily routines and wellness, so you can feel happier, healthier and more content. Whilst manifesting and setting goals that align with your values and future aspirations. 

My Focus

Here, at Melina Therapy my aim is to provide the most effective therapy for you and to be adaptive to each individual, not prescriptive to follow methodology, because it has worked with others. Providing you with helpful tools and interventions to take- away and sustain independently. So you can feel better during and after your therapy.

During the first session, we can meet and gain an understanding of what has lead you to therapy and what you might want to achieve from it. Here, you can begin to explore you thoughts and feelings and I will tailor your therapy to meet your needs. 

I currently have some availability and will aim to find a suitable time that is convenient.

Welcome, I am Melina, a Â鶹ԭ´´ accredited counsellor and wellness coach. I provide bespoke supervision for therapists and practitioners who engage empathically with clients. With thirty years’ experience I can support you with many issues such as, anxiety, depression, loss, grief - to more niche, childhood, relationship, trauma and PTSD.

I am experienced working with children, young people, adults, couples and families. My approach is integrative, drawn from a unique combination of evidence based therapies, grounded in neuroscience with coaching, creative and holistic interventions.

Trauma 

My practice is trauma informed, as it is important that you feel safe with me and safe within the supervisory space. I am a trauma specialist counsellor, with expertise in working with sexual abuse and sexual violence . With direct experience working in a Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Rape Crisis and a Sex Workers Project. Trauma therapy is highly individualised, as each person processes trauma differently - often clients seek this specialist support to combat fear and make sense of overwhelming feelings.

In 2024 I trained with a charity in Afghanistan who deliver classes in countries at war to refugees, women and children. I am a certified Self-Regulation for Resilience Instructor. Focusing on mind and body methods such as breathwork and meditation to help regulate the nervous system, promote emotional regularity to feel safe in mind and body again. Beneficial for anyone and safe and beneficial for anyone who has experienced trauma. I would love to share these methods with you.

Expertise

I have expertise in addictions; drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography and online addictions. 

I have expertise in emotional focused therapy to resolve emotional and relationship issues and strengthen bonds. 

I have expertise in adoption and displacement.

Wellness

I  provide wellness and life coaching for clients who want to prioritise their health and wellbeing and focus on goals and future aspirations.

My clinical supervision practice is for counsellors, psychotherapists and wellness professionals to support their work and elevate their practice. Helping to reduce the impact on mental health and promoting self-care and wellness. Often described as secondary or vicarious trauma, anyone who engages empathically with clients and is witness to material relating to their trauma can be affected. 

So within this safe therapeutic space, a place where you can decompress and be reflective in your practice. Bring concerns and celebrate the joy of client work. Whilst holding space for your self-care and wellness.

I believe that warmth, openness and authenticity are key to building trust and empathy within the supervisory relationship. Regarding supervision as collaborative support and guidance, so you can continue to grow and feel valued as a practitioner. While the consistency of supervision is essential to affirming the supervisory bond and depth of the work.

About Me

I am English Italian living in the UK and I work online with therapists here and internationally. My practice is inclusive and I am culturally sensitive, naturally drawn to those who have been stigmatised, marginalised or targeted in some way. Often clients come to me who have experienced trauma or are going through a difficult life transition,  

Supervisee testimonials

"As a newly qualified therapist, I have found Melina's wealth of experience and knowledge to be an invaluable resource. Her warmth, supportive and acceptant approach to the supervisory relationship provides an ideal model to aspire to in my own therapeutic alliances. I know that I can say anything to her and she would not be fazed, which encourages me to be very open, to the benefit of myself and my clients. "

"I find Melina extremely warm and encouraging of my development. Able to give enough of herself without taking away from her supervisee's. She is naturally able to guide me towards reflection rather than merely advising me to do it."

The initial session gives an opportunity to meet and see how we work together. To gain an understanding of your practice and what you might want to get from supervision. To agree boundaries and begin to present  cases. So I can assess and tailor the supervision to your needs. Contractual agreements such as My Supervision Agreement and Confidentiality Policy are sent prior to the initial session. I can offer a free 15 minute discovery/clarity call if you would like to meet with me prior to booking an initial session.

Supervisee's Testimonial

"I would recommend Melina if you want an approach that is genuine, warm, caring, reflective and informed. I am able to be fully transparent about my emotions and thought processes about my clients. I have felt safe to be able to explain fully how the therapy I have undertaken has impacted on my own well-being. I have learned to be extremely confident in my abilities and my ethical approach."

I currently have some availability and aim to find a suitable time that is convenient for you and I. If you would like to speak to me prior to making an initial appointment, I can offer a free 15 minute discovery/clarity call.

Welcome, I am Melina and I am a Â鶹ԭ´´ accredited counsellor and wellness coach. Providing bespoke supervision for therapists and practitioners who engage empathically with clients. I have thirty years’ experience and I can support you with many issues such as, anxiety, depression, loss and grief - to more niche, childhood, self-harm, relationship, trauma and PTSD. 

I am experienced working with children, young people, adults, couples and families. 

My approach is integrative with evidence based therapies, grounded in neuroscience with coaching, mindfulness, creativity and holistic interventions.

Trauma informed

My practice is trauma informed, as it is important that you feel safe with me and safe within the supervisory relationship. I am a trauma specialist counsellor, with expertise in sexual abuse and sexual violence - previously working at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Rape Crisis and collaborating with a Sex Workers Outreach Project. Trauma therapy is highly individualised, as each person processes trauma differently. Often clients seek this specialist support to combat fear and anxiety and to make sense of the complexity of feelings.

Breath work & Meditation

In 2024 I trained in Trauma Recovery Yoga and I am a certified Self-Regulation for Resilience Instructor. Focusing on mind and body methods such as breathwork and meditation to help regulate the nervous system, promote emotional regularity to feel safe in mind and body again. Beneficial for anyone and safe and beneficial for anyone who has experienced trauma.

Expertise

I have expertise in addictions; drugs and alcohol , sex, pornography and other online addictions.

I have expertise in emotional focused therapy to resolve emotional and relationship issues and strengthen bonds with couples and families. 

Coaching

I am an experienced  wellness coaching for clients wanting to prioritise their wellbeing and focus on a health and well-being,  goals and future aspirations.

My clinical supervision is for counsellors, psychotherapists and wellness professionals to reduce the impact on their own mental health and elevate their practice. Often described as secondary or vicarious trauma, anyone who engages empathically with clients and is witness to material relating to their trauma can be affected. 

I would describe my supervision as a safe space where you can explore cases and be reflective in your practice, raise concerns and celebrate the joy of client work. We can hold space for your self-care and well-being, promoting a healthy work/life balance. 

I believe that warmth, openness and authenticity are key to building trust and empathy within the supervisory relationship. Regarding supervision as collaborative support and guidance, so you can continue to grow and feel valued as a practitioner. While the consistency of supervision is essential to affirming the supervisory bond and depth of the work.

About Me

I am mixed English Italian living in the UK and I work online with therapists here and across the globe. My practice is inclusive and I am culturally sensitive, naturally drawn to those who have been stigmatised, marginalised or targeted in some way. Often clients come to me who have experienced trauma, displaced or holding onto guilt, shame or taboo or going through a difficult life transition. 

The initial session gives an opportunity to see if we feel comfortable together and whether we work well together. We can explore your expectations of supervision and what you would like to get from the sessions. Here, you can begin to explore your role and responsibilities and client cases. I will tailor the supervision to your needs. Contractual agreements such as My Supervision Agreement and Confidentiality Policy are sent prior to the initial session. 

Supervisee's Testimonials

"I would recommend Melina if you want an approach that is genuine, warm, caring, reflective and informed. I am able to be fully transparent about my emotions and thought processes about my clients. I have felt safe to be able to explain fully how the therapy I have undertaken has impacted on my own well-being. I have learned to be extremely confident in my abilities and my ethical approach."

"I feel that I am becoming a better therapist for my clients working in a specialised area, Gaining a kinder and more compassionate relationship to myself and a better understanding of trauma. A huge impact and thank you Melina, you have been fantastic and I appreciate your supervision and support so much."

"I find Melina extremely warm and encouraging of my development. Able to give enough of herself without taking away from her supervisee's. She is naturally able to guide me towards reflection rather than merely advising me to do it."

"As a newly qualified therapist, I have found Melina's wealth of experience and knowledge to be an invaluable resource. Her warmth, supportive and acceptant approach to the supervisory relationship provides an ideal model to aspire to in my own therapeutic alliances. I know that I can say anything to her and she would not be fazed, which encourages me to be very open, to the benefit of myself and my clients. "