Therapy only works when the fit is right. Sometimes that person is me, and sometimes it isn’t: you might need a particular kind of expertise, our diaries might not meet, or someone else may simply be closer to where you live. When that’s the case, I’d far rather point you towards someone good than leave you to begin the whole search again.
The therapists on this page are people I know and trust. I’ve chosen them with care, for the quality of their work and the warmth they bring, and I recommend them wholeheartedly whenever I’m not the right person to help.
Mel is a BACP-registered counsellor working in Penryn, Truro and online, with a real depth in eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and people’s relationship with food.
Her approach is warm, weight-inclusive and non-diet, and she’s someone I trust with the tender, complicated work these struggles so often involve. If food, body, or a difficult relationship with yourself is at the heart of things, Mel is who I’d suggest.
I want to be completely open about this: I don’t receive any fee, commission or payment for introducing you to the therapists here. There’s no arrangement of that kind. When I suggest someone, it’s for one reason only, I believe they’re a good fit for what you need. My only interest is that you find the right support, whether that turns out to be with me or with or with someone I trust.
What happens if I point you elsewhere
It’s simple, and you stay in control at every step. We’ll usually begin with a short conversation or email, so I can understand a little about what you’re looking for. If I think one of these therapists would serve you better, I’ll say so, and with your permission I’ll introduce you or you can reach out with the form on their page.
They’ll then be in touch directly to tell you more about how they work and to arrange a first conversation of their own. From that moment, the work is yours alone. I’m not kept informed of whether you go ahead or how things unfold; what happens in therapy is confidential, and stays between you and your therapist. There’s no obligation at any point either, if it doesn’t feel right, you simply say so.
