Melisha Lawrence
Registered Member MÍø±¬ÃÅ (Accredited)
Contact information
Therapist - London
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
About me:
I’m a qualified and Íø±¬ÃÅ accredited therapist with over ten years’ experience in the mental health sector, working across private practice, the NHS, Higher Education and charities supporting Black communities.
As someone of mixed heritage who grew up in diverse London communities, I bring personal insight and cultural awareness to my therapy practice, helping me understand the unique ways identity and background shape each person’s journey.
How I Work:
I offer short- and long-term therapy to adults (18+), providing a safe, collaborative space. My integrative approach draws on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Existential theories as well as some CBT techniques. I also have specialist training in Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression and EMDR.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) helps to process traumatic or distressing experiences that may still be impacting you. It's a structured approach that uses bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping) to support you in processing the memories and reducing the emotional intensity. EMDR can be helpful for a range of difficulties, such as, trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias etc
At the heart of my work is a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship where you can feel truly heard and understood. I believe therapy isn’t about giving advice - I trust that you already have the answers within you. My role is to support you in uncovering and making sense of them in your own time and way. While therapy can be challenging, I believe it can also be creative, empowering and even enjoyable.
I use an intersectional and anti-oppressive approach to therapy. I recognise how identity and social context - such as race, gender, culture and lived experience - shape mental health and sense of self.
I don't believe therapy is a one-size-fits-all. Each person brings a unique story, so I tailor my approach to your individual needs.
Practice description
Free telephone consultation:
If you're interested in working together, I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to explore what you're looking for from therapy, check availability and answer any questions you may have.
Fees:
£75 per individual session or EMDR prep session; £65 per session if 4 or more block bookings; £110 per EMDR processing session
£45 per supervision session
Student counsellors please enquire about concessionary rates.
72 hours’ notice is required when cancelling a session and if not the full fee will be charged.
Fees will be reviewed on an annual basis.
What I can help with
Anxiety, Bereavement, Cultural issues, Depression, Identity issues, Loss, Personal development, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
CBT, EMDR, Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Organisations, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited