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ABOUT ME

MELANIE ERSAPAH (she/her)

 

I am a UK-trained Person-Centred Therapist with experience working with adults and young people (12-17) on a one-to-one basis. I am also an integrative Relationship Therapist offering sessions to couples and multi-partnered people.

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I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental space in which you can explore any problems you might be facing and gain a greater understanding of your thoughts and feelings.

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I grew up in England. However, I spent four years in New York, USA, where I studied my undergraduate degree. Currently, I live and work in Japan based in Tokyo. I have had the privilege to travel and experience different cultures and different ways of life. I believe that meeting new people all over the world has helped me in my therapeutic work by providing a greater understanding of the nuances of human experience.

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I studied Counselling and Psychotherapy at Keele University and gained a COSRT accredited qualification in Intimate Partner Therapy from CICS. I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework.

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I welcome any questions about how I work and would be happy to consult with you for a free 15-minute initial consultation. Please also check my FAQ page to see if I may have answered your question there.

BACP membership information for Melanie Ersapah Registered Member 386188
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Populations I work with:

  • Adults

  • Young People (12-17 years)

  • Couples

  • Multi-partnered/Non-monogamous/Polyamorous Relationships

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Neurodivergent clients (ADHD & ASD - with a focus on co-morbid mental health concerns)​

Issues and Concerns I have experience working with (Individual Therapy):

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Loss

  • Relationships

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Workplace Stress/Burnout

  • OCD

  • Gender Identity

  • Sexuality

  • Disordered Eating Behaviours

  • Body Image

  • Neurodiversity (ADHD & ASD - usually secondary to mental health concerns)

Issues and Concerns I have experience working with (Relationship Therapy):

  • Communication Issues

  • Increasing Intimacy

  • Rebuilding Trust or Repairing from a Rupture (e.g. after infidelity)

  • Navigating Divorce or Separation

  • Navigating Issues related to Fertility and Child-Rearing (including difficulties conceiving, being childfree by choice or infertility, parenting)

  • Grief and Loss

  • Inter-racial and Inter-cultural Relationships

  • Polyamorous/Consensually Non-Monogamous/Mult-Partnered Relationships

  • Opening Up a Monogamous Relationship

  • LGBTQIA+ Relationships

  • Navigating Neurodivergence in Relationships

Therapeutic Modalities

Individual Therapy

I am a person-centered therapist and believe that the client is the expert in their own experience. My therapy style is non-directive as I let my clients lead the sessions - this means that whatever you bring to each session or any therapeutic goals you have I will follow and help guide you.
Person-centered therapy may not be suitable for all clients, especially those who find it difficult to talk and take the lead in appointments. However, being person-centered means that I meet my clients where they are. I also like to integrate and borrow ideas, skills and tools from other approaches where appropriate. These include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ("ACT"), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Somatic Therapy.

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Relationship Therapy

I use various modalities, techniques and skills from a variety of therapeutic approaches to best suit the needs of the clients that I work with, such as, the Gottman Method, Emotion-focused Therapy, Imago Therapy and differentiation models. Relationship Therapy requires a more directive approach to facilitate communication and assist in disrupting unhelpful or negative patterns. However, what we talk about and work on in session is guided by you and your goals. There will be a structure for sessions including checking in with you at the beginning of each session and checking out with you before the session ends.
 

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