Melanie Rivera

Hello, I鈥檓 Melanie

If you鈥檙e considering therapy, I currently have space for new clients. You鈥檙e very welcome to book a free, no-obligation telephone consultation to explore whether I may be the right therapist for you, and to get a sense of whether we feel like a good match.

You can request this through the 麻豆原创 contact form or directly via my website: www.yourwellbeingmatters.co.uk.

If you鈥檝e found your way here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply exhausted from holding everything together. Many of the people I work with reach out because life no longer feels manageable, or because earlier experiences are resurfacing and making things feel harder.

How I Work

My approach is gentle, grounded, and collaborative. I don鈥檛 believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Instead, I鈥檒l meet you where you are and help you make sense of what feels heavy, confusing, or difficult to manage alone.

I work primarily online with clients across the UK and abroad, with limited in-person sessions available in the Purbeck area of Dorset.

Over time, I鈥檝e noticed that when therapy combines deep emotional exploration with practical support, clients often become more resilient, more grounded, and more connected to themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches

As an Integrative therapist, I draw from a range of evidence-based and relational models, including:

鈥� Humanistic, Emotion-Focused & Compassion-Focused Therapy. For emotional processing, self-acceptance, and inner growth.

鈥� Mindfulness-Based & Cognitive Approaches. CBT, ACT, DBT, MBCT, and Motivational Interviewing 鈥� supporting day-to-day coping, emotional regulation, and behavioural change.

鈥� Interpersonal & Relational Approaches. Including IPT, EFIT, and Gottman tools 鈥� to strengthen communication, secure attachment, and relational awareness.

鈥� Trauma-Informed & Parts Work Approaches. EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) 鈥� for processing and integrating difficult or traumatic experiences within a safe, structured framework.

More than anything, therapy with me is about connection!

A place where you can be honest, human, and feel genuinely understood at a pace that feels right for you.

My Therapeutic Style

I work intuitively and adaptively, drawing from both evidence-based models and humanistic values. Each session is tailored around your needs and what feels most supportive in the moment.

Clients often describe our work as 鈥渢he best of both worlds鈥�: deep emotional work combined with practical tools for positive, sustainable change. My style is warm, steady, and gently restorative,  particularly supportive for those navigating emotional overload, trauma, or major life transitions.

Professional Background

I鈥檝e been supporting people towards emotional wellbeing and meaningful change since 2012, across a range of roles within Health & Social Care, community wellbeing services, and the criminal justice system. These experiences have given me deep insight into the many ways people cope with distress, disconnection, or early life adversity.

My belief is that therapy isn鈥檛 about 鈥渇ixing what鈥檚 broken鈥�. Instead, it鈥檚 about reconnecting with clarity, safety, and purpose... and building the internal resources needed for long-term growth and self-trust.

Choosing a therapist is an important and personal decision. You are very welcome to book a free initial call so we can explore your needs, answer any questions, and get a sense of whether we feel like a good fit.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I look forward to connecting with you.

Hello I'm Melanie 

If you鈥檙e considering therapy, I currently have space for new clients. You鈥檙e very welcome to book a free, no-obligation telephone consultation to explore whether I may be the right therapist for you, and to get a sense of whether we feel like a good match.

You can request this through the 麻豆原创 contact form or directly via my website: www.yourwellbeingmatters.co.uk

If you鈥檝e found your way here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply exhausted from holding everything together. Many of the people I work with reach out because life no longer feels manageable, or because earlier experiences are resurfacing and making things feel harder.

How I Work

My approach is gentle, grounded, and collaborative. I don鈥檛 believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Instead, I鈥檒l meet you where you are and help you make sense of what feels heavy, confusing, or difficult to manage alone.

I work primarily online with clients across the UK and abroad, with limited in-person sessions available in the Purbeck area of Dorset.

Over time, I鈥檝e noticed that when therapy combines deep emotional exploration with practical support, clients often become more resilient, more grounded, and more connected to themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches

As an Integrative therapist, I draw from a range of evidence-based and relational models, including:

• Humanistic, Emotion-Focused & Compassion-Focused Therapy 鈥� to support deep emotional processing, self-acceptance, and inner growth.

• Mindfulness-based, Cognitive Approaches 鈥� including CBT, ACT, DBT, MBCT, and Motivational Interviewing 鈥� to build practical tools for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviour.

• Interpersonal and Relational Approaches 鈥� including IPT, EFIT, and Gottman relationship tools 鈥� to strengthen communication, connection, and relational awareness.

• Trauma-Informed & Parts Work Approaches 鈥� including EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) 鈥� to safely process and integrate past experiences within a structured framework.
  

More than anything, therapy with me is about connection. A place where you can be honest, human, and feel genuinely understood at a pace that feels right for you.

My Therapeutic Style

I work intuitively and adaptively, drawing from both evidence-based models and humanistic values. Each session is tailored around your needs and what feels most supportive in the moment.

Clients often describe our work as 鈥渢he best of both worlds鈥�: deep emotional work combined with practical support for positive, sustainable change. My style is warm, steady, and gently restorative... particularly supportive for those navigating emotional overload, trauma, or life changes and transitions.

Professional Background

I鈥檝e been supporting people towards emotional wellbeing and meaningful change since 2012, across a range of roles within Health & Social Care, community wellbeing services, and the criminal justice system. These experiences have given me deep insight into the many ways people cope with distress, disconnection, or early life adversity.

My belief is that therapy isn鈥檛 about 鈥渇ixing what鈥檚 broken鈥�. Instead, it鈥檚 about reconnecting with clarity, safety, and purpose; while building the internal resources needed for long-term growth and self-trust.

Choosing a therapist is an important and personal decision. You are very welcome to book a free initial call so we can explore your needs, answer any questions, and get a sense of whether we feel like a good fit.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I look forward to connecting with you.