Melanie Pollard
Humanistic Therapist
About me
I am an experienced and fully accredited BACP-registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (MBACP Accred) with a Post Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
Working from a professional, secure & private practice in Hurstpierpoint/ Hassocks
From a young age, I’ve been deeply curious about life’s big questions; what gives it meaning, how we navigate challenges and how we connect with one another? This lifelong curiosity with people and their relationships shaped my early path and continues to inspire my work today.
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Before becoming a therapist, I dedicated over 25 years to working with young people and families. My journey began as a Youth Worker, where I supported young people through pivotal stages of their lives, and later as a Family Relationship Coach, helping families navigate challenges and strengthen their connections. This rich and rewarding experience gave me a profound understanding of human relationships, resilience, and growth, forming the foundation for my second career as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.
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Throughout my own journey I use photography as a creative pathway to question and challenge my own thinking to explore possibilities for change. Photography has given me the space and mindful approach to look and give consideration for the world around me.
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At times I have welcomed the use of photography within the therapeutic space to offer a creative way of working. Bringing emotionality that at times cannot be expressed in words alone, this can be a helpful tool to unpick the tensions and complexities that may arise within our work together.
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Qualifications
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Post Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling - University of Brighton​
BACP MBACP Accreditation - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
​Couples and relationship Therapy Gestalt Centre uk
Compassionate Inquiry Certificate with Gabor Mate
BA(Hons) - Professional Studies Learning and Development - University of Brighton
Dip HE - Education in Youth and Community Work - University of Brighton
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (QCF) Chartered Management Institute
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (QCF) Varndean College Brighton
Memberships
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I am a Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy MBACP Member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists 382946. I adhere to the BACP ethical guidelines for practice, and am fully insured for all therapeutic work. I also hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate.