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Melanie Cox PsychotherapistMelanie Cox

Psychotherapist & Couples Therapist Specialist (MBACP)

I’m a fully qualified and registered MBACP Psychotherapist, and founder of HQ Therapy, a large mental health practice based in Highbury and Hackney.

My practice is focused on couples therapy, supporting partners to strengthen their connection, improve communication, and work through challenges together.

I am Gottman Institute trained and also draw on the approaches of Sue Johnson (EFT) and Terry Real (Relational Life Therapy). This means my work blends practical tools, emotional depth, and relational insight.

 

Couples Therapy
In our sessions, we’ll work on:

  • Breaking unhealthy communication cycles and building accountability
  • Learning skills to manage conflict and improve communication
  • Deepening intimacy and empathy
  • Understanding emotional patterns and attachment needs

Sessions usually begin fortnightly, with flexibility as your needs change to meet more or less frequently.

I am happy to arrange a call to discuss working in a group if this is something you are interested in.

 

My Approach:

I combine leading couples therapy models, drawing on:

Most couples can move forward, no matter how stuck things may feel — the key is the willingness to do the work together.

Please get in touch for more information or to discuss availability.

 

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

Melanie Cox – Working Hours – I currently only have availability in my couples group

Monday – Mornings

Tueday – Mornings

Wednesday – Mornings

Contact Details

Melanie Cox, humanistic psychotherapist, can be reached using the following:
Email: [email protected]
Website: HQ Therapy.com

Clients Melanie Works With

Client Issues Melanie Deals With

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Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Helping you to rebuild a sense of safety.

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Career Counselling & Coaching

Offering people guidance with choosing, building or changing their career path.

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Self-Harm

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

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Life Transitions

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

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Codependency

Overcome control issues, low self-esteem, poor boundaries & ‘saviour’ mentality.

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Pregnancy Loss

Helping express & process emotions in a supportive & non-judgemental space.

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Anger Management

Managing the symptoms of your anger issues & controlling your reactions.

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Sex Therapy (Sex & Intimacy Issues)

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

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Substance Abuse & Addiction

Helping you to explore the underlying causes of your addiction issues.

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Bullying

A repeated characteristic pattern of behaviour directed towards it's victims.

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Relationships

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

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Trauma

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

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Loneliness

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

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

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Domestic & Emotional Abuse

Mental and Emotional Abuse is the deliberate & unethical misuse of power.

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Behavioural Disorders

Understanding your behaviour patterns & managing the challenges you’re facing.

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Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

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Body Image Issues

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

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Work & Family Conflict Issues

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

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

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

Therapy Modalities Melanie uses With Clients

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What Is Psychotherapy?

Dealing with past events that make you feel unsafe, helpless or vulnerable.

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Mindfulness

Helping to control your thoughts & feelings, rather than be controlled by them.

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Attachment-Based Therapy

Securing attachments to help rebuild emotionally secure relationships.

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Integrative Psychotherapy

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

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Therapeutic Coaching Therapy

Giving help to individuals, groups or teams with the aim to achieve positive change.

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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.

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 to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.