About Dr Mel Maton
Dr Mel Maton is a qualified and approachable counselling psychologist offering integrative therapy grounded in two core approaches: relational psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the British Psychological Society (BPS), and the Health and Social Professions Council (HPSC), Dr Maton brings extensive clinical experience to her practice.
Dr Maton offers general counselling and psychotherapy sessions, alongside specialist support for anxiety, bereavement, trauma, and family difficulties. Her therapeutic toolkit includes psychodynamic therapy, CBT, family and systemic therapy, and compassion-focused therapy. She has worked extensively with people experiencing panic attacks, phobias, health anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She also brings particular expertise in supporting people overcoming addictions, including substance misuse, eating disorders, gambling, alcohol and smoking, having worked for a national bereavement charity.
Beyond one-to-one client work, Dr Maton offers clinical supervision for other clinical and non-clinical staff. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, loss, or more complex trauma, Dr Maton provides a relational, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs.
Treatments & Pricing
Brief telephone consultation
Free initial consultation to discuss how therapy may help you.
Initial therapy session
First session to discuss what brings you to therapy and ensure good match.
Ongoing therapy
Regular therapy sessions, typically weekly, with flexible duration options.
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Frequently asked questions
What qualifications and professional memberships does Dr Mel Maton have?
Dr Mel Maton is a qualified and approachable counselling psychologist and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the British Psychological Society (BPS), and the Health and Social Professions Council (HPSC).
What therapeutic approaches does Dr Mel Maton use?
Dr Mel Maton's practice is underpinned by relational psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and her therapeutic toolbox also includes mindfulness, systemic therapy, and compassion-focused therapy.
What issues and problems can Dr Mel Maton help with?
Dr Mel Maton has extensive experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, bereavement, trauma-related issues including PTSD and OCD, panic attacks, phobias, and addictions including substance misuse, eating disorders, gambling, alcohol and smoking.
Does Dr Mel Maton offer services beyond individual counselling?
Yes, in addition to general counselling and psychotherapy sessions, Dr Mel Maton offers clinical supervision for other clinical and non-clinical staff, and provides family and systemic therapy.
What experience does Dr Mel Maton have with bereavement support?
Dr Mel Maton has worked for a national bereavement charity providing counselling to individuals who were recently bereaved, and offers bereavement counselling as part of her services.
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