Melissa

Dr Melissa Sedmak

Registered Counselor

“My passion is to help my clients feel empowered and develop better self- awareness. If you are challenged by anxiety and/or neurodivergence please get in touch by WhatsApp message.”

About Me

I am here to help you feel more in control and understand yourself better. Navigating life with anxiety or neurodivergence can often feel overwhelming. We can work together to make sense of your experiences and find practical ways forward. My aim is to create a supportive space for you to gain clarity and move forward with confidence.

Approach

Helping you feel empowered and build clearer self-awareness, I work in a gently structured way that honours your pace and practical needs. In sessions — whether in Bedford or online in English — we clarify immediate stresses, map sensory or attention patterns, and try short, manageable experiments you can use between meetings. I keep things concrete and collaborative, checking in on what helps and what doesn’t, so that adjustments feel doable. This way of working often suits people navigating anxiety or neurodivergence who want steady, practical progress.
Contact Melissa

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

Services

I specialise in working with those struggling with anxiety, neurodivergence and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

Services Offered:

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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    Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Elderly
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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    Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

Professional Title:

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    Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications

The Albany Centre

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Fellow

Service Area

Bedford Bridge Counselling

In-person & Online

Bedford, England

United Kingdom