FAQs

How do I book a session with you?

Simply click on the button below to get in touch and I will get back to you asap.

Once I receive your initial email, we can arrange a 15 minute phone call so I can ask you some questions to make sure I am the right counsellor for you.

Then we will set up a meeting in our diaries for the first zoom session. I will send you a confirmation email with payment details

How much do you charge?

£55 per 60 minute session

Do you offer an introductory session?

I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation and this is to see if I can help you.

I know how scary it is to make that first call. Please don’t worry as this is a very informal chat. I’ll make sure it’s not scary

What if I need to miss a session?

You can let me know during a session or by phone or email. I have a 24 hour cancellation policy, so if a session is cancelled by a client with less that 24 hours notice then half the session fee would be payable

What payment methods do you accept?

You can pay by bank transfer

What is your availability?

I work on Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays

Can you work with people outside the UK?

I get a lot of enquiries from people in many different countries. Unfortunately, mainly due to insurance and safeguarding reasons, I am only able to work with people that live in the UK

Is what I tell you kept confidential?

Yes because confidentiality is very important during therapy and anything you tell me will be kept confidential. There are a few exceptions to this which would be if a client tells me that they or someone else is at risk of significant harm, or if I have a legal obligation to. I will explain this further during our first initial session. I have regular supervision and I may discuss our sessions with them and this is to ensure you are getting the most effective counselling I can offer. I do not tell my supervisor any of my clients names, so your identity will be kept confidential

What qualifications and credentials do you have?

I am a fully qualified registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (bacp) and I abide by their code of ethics. I am also a member of Psychology Today.

Certificate in Telephone and Text Helpline Support for Child and Adult Survivors of Sexual Violation

Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Therapy

Transactional Analysis TA 101

Counselling Skills Level 3

Counselling Skills Level 2

NVQ Level 3 Care

You are welcome to check out my profiles below:

https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/390075/melody-crowe/littlehampton-bn17

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/mel-crowe-littlehampton/391219

What training and experience do you have?

My training is trauma-informed and grounded in my specialist areas of supporting survivors of childhood emotional abuse and neglect, narcissistic abuse, C-PTSD, and sexual trauma.

For the last few years I have focused my learning on all things neurodivergence, autism and ADHD.

As well I my private practice work, I also work as a therapist for a charity for survivors of rape and sexual abuse, and I have been in that role for 5 years. Before that, I volunteered on their telephone helpline service for 4 years.

My extensive experience in this area has equipped me with the skills and insights necessary to provide effective support to those navigating trauma and their recovery journeys.

For my therapy training I worked with clients with drug and alcohol addiction for two years.

Before my therapy work I worked in elderly care including dementia and end of life cancer care for many years.

Since qualifying, I continue to increase my knowledge and expertise by regularly taking on additional training.