Hungerford Counselling
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Melanie Jones MSt MBACP
Psychodynamic Counselling for Adults and
Children Aged 11+
About Melanie
Melanie Jones MSt (Oxon), BA, MBACP.
Psychodynamic therapist specialising in counselling adults and children aged 11+
Following a successful 20-year career as a professional singer and then singing teacher, I attended the rigorous 4 year psychotherapy training at Oxford University, where I graduated with distinction with a Masters degree in Psychodynamic Practice. I am now a lecturer and course tutor on the University of Oxford Psychodynamic Practice postgraduate course.
In addition to my counselling practice in Hungerford; I am currently a specialist psychotherapist at the Clinic for Dissociative Studies, a national centre of specialist expertise in trauma and dissociative disorders.
A Bit About Therapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, both long-term and short-term.
The psychodynamic approach explores past experiences and the underlying causes of difficulties to help to bring about meaningful change. What happens in our early years and those developmental relationships can become a template that we may take into other relationships or aspects of our lives. Recognising these patterns and understanding why they developed makes us better able to choose a path we want.
Through this process, we may see some shifts in our behaviours, develop new perspectives on our past and present, increase our sense of autonomy and find new and healthier ways of relating to others.
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How I work
I work relationally, aiming to provide a warm and secure environment where we can work together to understand and work through any issues you may be having. You are unique, I will work with you to find how we work best together.
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Working with young people
I may adapt my technique when working with young people, using creative tools and media. I aim to make sessions welcoming and 'not weird'!
If you're unsure what to expect, please ask me any questions you need to. You can also find some useful information here:
What is psychodynamic therapy?
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Counselling in Hungerford, Berkshire
Counselling West Berkshire
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Information
Fees
Sessions are 50 minutes and at the same time each week. Counselling works best with consistency, so weekly attendance at the agreed time is expected.
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Adult counselling sessions: £65 in person
Child therapy(aged 11+) sessions: £65 in person
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Online counselling sessions £65
Walking session (around Hungerford Common) £65
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By appointment only.
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Information
- I am a member of the BACP: number 00947542
- I am Accredited by the UPCA: number 2201
- I accept Vitality Insurance clients
I am a trauma specialist, but have extensive experience counselling a wide range of issues. I also welcome ADHD and autistic clients. If you have any questions about whether I can help with what you are going through, please get in touch.
Current Availability
I currently have very limited availability:
Monday 9am
Monday 10am
Wednesday 11am
Wednesday 12pm
Thursday 10am
Friday 10am
These are available at the time of writing (Jan 2026)
Please get in touch for more information.
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Counselling in Hungerford, West Berkshire
Contact
In person sessions available at:
48C/D Hungerford High Street (The clinic is within West Berkshire Health Hub)
The clinic is very accessible (ground floor, one small step entry, disabled parking by arrangement) but please contact us if you have specific needs, we will do our best to accommodate them.
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Online and walking therapy sessions also available.
hungerfordcounselling@gmail.com
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Please contact us with a little bit about what is bringing you to therapy and your potential availability.
07944569859
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Please leave a voicemail with a contact number, name and a little bit about what is bringing you to therapy.