Every day is a chance to Change Your Life!

Helping you move through anxiety, depression, trauma and emotional overwhelm, one step at a time. Near Manchester and online worldwide.

Are you tired of feeling anxious, stressed or simply not yourself? Perhaps you keep going and doing what needs to be done, while underneath you feel exhausted, unsettled or overwhelmed. You might know what’s troubling you, or just have a sense that something isn’t right. When you’ve felt this way for a long time, imagining change or reaching out for help can feel daunting. You don’t need to have it all figured out before we talk. You can begin exactly where you are.

My name is Melanie, and I have been a practising therapist for over 12 years. I help people who feel they have slowly lost themselves while coping with life. Many have been pushing through for so long that they can barely remember what feeling calm, at ease or happy is like. If that sounds familiar, struggling doesn’t mean you are broken or failing. You deserve support, and you don’t have to keep managing everything alone.

A warm welcome and practical help to move forward

I bring warmth, honesty and a practical approach to our sessions. There’s no expectation to find the right words or explain everything straight away. You’ll have space to talk and feel heard, and we’ll take things at a pace that feels manageable. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck and work towards the changes that matter to you. I’ll also help you develop tools you can use in everyday life, so our work can support you between sessions.

My particular focus is trauma, anxiety and PTSD, alongside emotional overwhelm and burnout. Understanding the nervous system is an important part of my approach: prolonged stress and difficult experiences can leave your mind and body on alert, making it hard to switch off, feel connected or enjoy things you once loved. Making sense of these responses can help you understand yourself with more kindness and recognise what you need.

Why work with me?

·       Over 12 years experience helping with trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression.

·       Warmth, honesty and practical support, with focused change work.

·       An approach guided by you and your needs.

·       Co-creator of the HappyMe app, self-regulation tools and wellbeing education.

·       Author of Where Did My Mojo Go?, helping people move from surviving to thriving.

My therapy, app and book share the same purpose: helping people understand themselves, feel more able to cope and find their way back to feeling more like themselves.

Your first step can simply be a conversation

Choosing a therapist is personal, and it’s understandable to feel unsure. A free consultation gives us a chance to talk about what you’re experiencing, what you would like to change and how I may be able to help. You can ask questions and get a sense of whether you feel comfortable working with me. There’s no pressure to commit you can decide what feels right for you.

Arrange your free consultation: mell@achievehappiness.co.uk | 07412 443313
If you’re unsure what to write, a simple “Hello Melanie, I’d like to find out more” is enough.