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Melinda Shalet Integrative Therapist Highbury London N5Melinda Shalet:

Integrative Therapist (BACP)

Hello, I’m Melinda. I am an integrative therapist and believe in offering a tailored approach to suit each individual’s requirements.

Clients find my calm, compassionate and thoughtful approach to be transformative. As therapy progresses, clients experience clearer thinking, less emotional reactivity, and positive changes in their relationships.

The work is paced carefully and collaboratively, ensuring the process always feels safe and purposeful.

I connect quickly and deeply with clients to explore how early life, internal expectations, and relationship styles shape the way they respond to life’s pressures. The focus is not just on symptoms such as burnout, anxiety or destructive behaviours but on the underlying patterns that drive them.

I have supported clients with issues such as anxiety, grief, chronic illness, perimenopause and disordered eating.

I welcome clients from all backgrounds, including those exploring cultural identity, sexuality, and neurodiversity.

 

***If you require more information and guidance about therapy, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page.***

Melinda Shalet – Working Hours

Wednesday – 5 pm – 10 pm

Friday – 10 am – 4 pm

Contact Details

Melinda Shalet, Integrative Therapist, can be reached using the following:
Email: [email protected]

Clients Melinda Shalet Works With

Client Issues Melinda Deals With

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Chronic Pain & Illness

Preventing a detriment to the physical & psychological well-being of the sufferer

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Helping overcome behavioural patterns.

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

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Sexual Orientation (LGBTQIA+)

Helping you support your gender, romantic or sexual identity issues.

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Work & Family Conflict Issues

Seeking resolution through short-term goal-oriented forms of counselling.

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Loneliness

Explores the emotional & psychological issues that might lead to isolation.

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Self-Harm

Helping people work on expressing their feelings in a more positive way.

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Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

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Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

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Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

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Sex Therapy (Sex & Intimacy Issues)

Addressing sexual & intimacy issues to make your sex life more pleasurable.

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Eating Disorders

When your relationship to food is complicated or beyond your control.

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Sexuality & Sexual Health

Helping you deal with the psychological aspects of sexual health & wellbeing.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Trauma

Helping you to talk openly & receive support about your traumatic experience.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

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Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

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Body Image Issues

A negative or unhealthy body image can be distressing in your daily life.

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Cultural Issues of Identity & Belonging

Helping cultural identity & diversity issues.

Therapy Modalities Melinda uses With Clients

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Helping focus on practical solutions to current issues that you are experiencing.

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Gestalt Therapy

Focusing on the present moment to help your personal growth & balance.

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Develop self-awareness & understanding of past influences on present behaviour.

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Humanistic Psychotherapy

Focusing on a you as a whole & with a core belief that humans are innately good.

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Integrative Psychotherapy

A unifying psychotherapy helping affirm the inherent value of each individual.

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What Is Counselling?

Allowing you to discuss problems & difficult feelings in a safe environment.

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Person-Centred Therapy

Guiding you to seek & tackle your own natural self-healing process.

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Attachment-Based Therapy

Securing attachments to help rebuild emotionally secure relationships.

Melinda Shalet: Training and Qualifications

– Advanced Diploma, Humanistic Integrative Counselling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply fill out the form below in confidence, and one of our fully qualified referral therapists can work with you to make sure you connect with the right practitioner and receive the correct therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored for the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced rate therapy, to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.