Dr. Melanie Goulden is a chartered counselling psychologist accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She is certified in mediation skills for alternative dispute resolution and is also skilled in CBT and mindfulness.She has over 14 years of experience working with people with mental health difficulties in the NHS, HM Prison Service, and the private sector. She gained her psychology degree from the University of Westminster and her Doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Wales. Through her comprehensive training and extensive experience, Dr Goulden has developed the ability to combine different approaches and work flexibly according to each individuals needs. Using collaborative therapy, which involves working together with each person to understand their unique issues, she is able to help patients increase their self-understanding. Her approach also allows individuals to develop the awareness and tools needed to make lasting changes in their lives.