Simone

Mrs Simone Mellor-Clark

Psychotherapist

“I'm an experienced UKCP Registered Psychotherapist with 20 years’ experience. I work with adults who want to make sense of their experiences, reduce emotional distress, and build a life that feels more authentic and sustainable. Therapy is a deeply personal experience, and it’s important to know you’re working with someone who’s professionally trained, accountable, and committed to safe, ethical practice. As a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, I’ve completed rigorous postgraduate training, extensive clinical practice, and continue to meet high standards of supervision, ethics, and ongoing learning. I also engage in continuous professional development - not just because it’s required, but because I care deeply about offering thoughtful, informed, and effective therapy.”

About Me

Hello, I'm Simone I believe therapy works best when it's grounded in understanding - not just what brings you here, but who you are, how you've survived, and what you need to feel safe enough to change. I’ve supported adults with emotional and relational difficulties for over 20 years, working with warmth, compassion, and a trauma-informed perspective. Since 2005, I’ve worked across NHS services, voluntary organisations, and private practice. I established my own practice in 2009 and now work exclusively with adults navigating a wide range of challenges. I work integratively, drawing on: • Attachment and Polyvagal Theory • Internal Family Systems • CBT (with heart) • Mindfulness-based approaches • Psychoeducation • Relational Transactional Analysis • Schema Therapy This means therapy is shaped around your needs, your nervous system, and the way you naturally think, feel, and process. Outside of work, I recharge through walking in the Malvern Hills, gardening, yoga, mindfulness, and getting lost in audiobooks.

Approach

What it’s like to work with me Therapy can sometimes feel like having an engaging conversation with a close and trusted friend – someone who truly wants to hear what you’re facing. But it goes much deeper than that. For meaningful change to truly happen, we need to go beneath the surface. I’ll pay careful attention to: • your nervous system • the impact of past experiences • attachment patterns • how stress shows up in your body and relationships Being trauma-informed means, I recognise the complexity of trauma and the ways people learn to survive it. I work gently, respectfully, and without pathologising your coping strategies. A collaborative process Together, we’ll explore your emotions, patterns, relationships, and responses to life. Through this process, you may reconnect with your own wisdom, strengthen self-trust, and develop a kinder, steadier relationship with yourself. You’re never passive in therapy with me. You bring your experience - I bring curiosity, knowledge, presence, and emotional safety - and we work together. An approach that adapts to you Some people benefit from practical strategies. Others need space to think, feel, and make sense of things. Most people need a blend. I adapt therapy to align with how you process and communicate. There is no “right” way to do therapy - only what works for you.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship struggles, or simply the exhaustion of trying to keep it all together. I specialise in neurodivergent-affirming therapy, bringing both professional training and lived experience to this work. I also support people navigating childhood trauma, complex relational patterns, co-dependency, and emotional regulation. Working in-person in Malvern, Worcestershire and online across the UK.

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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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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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • ADHD

    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.

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Middlesex University

Service Areas

Room 2

In-person & Online

Malvern, Worcestershire

United Kingdom

Malvern, United Kingdom