Dr Melissa Dunlop

Behandlungsphilosophie

My background is in psychoanalysis and developmental psychology. As a relationally-oriented psychotherapist I combine the best classical and contemporary theory from across the arts and sciences. Psychology, psychoanalysis, the neuro- and social sciences help make sense of experience, but change is a creative process so the arts inform how I facilitate transformation and growth.

Verfahren und Methoden

I work with an open-ended model, so you can take the time you want or need in psychotherapy. I offer warmth, consideration and non-judgmental open-mindedness, allowing you space to set the agenda and use our relationship as a safe haven where you can make sense of your life experiences, develop confidence in your own capacities, find authenticity and learn to work in your own best interests for satisfying life.

I create a personable online atmosphere, where we can achieve a good enough sense of human presence and connection to allow therapeutic work to take place in spite of our physical separation. I take your privacy concerns seriously and do all I can to protect the confidentiality of your data in the digital environment.

Aus- und Weiterbildung in Psychotherapie

PhD (University of Edinburgh, Centre for Creative-Relational Inquiry)

MA Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (Bath Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy and Middlesex University)

MSc Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology (Anna Freud Centre and University College London)

BSc Hons Experimental Psychology (University College London)

Diploma in Creative Supervision (London College of Psychodrama)

Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling Skills (Westminster Pastoral Foundation)

UKCP Registered Practitioner working in private practice since 2010.

Psychotherapy and supervision in English

I work in English which is my native language.

I am originally from Ireland but my education and training is from highly respected UK universities and institutes. I have personal and professional links with colleagues across Europe and enjoy working with people whose lives are unfolding within more than one social or cultural setting.