Hi, I'm Mel Cotterill, a therapeutic counsellor based in Devon, UK.
I offer a positive counselling experience which makes you feel safe, understood, and respected. I believe that building connection and trust is the foundation of my relationship with you.
I have experience in working with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, neuro-divergency, and issues around self-confidence. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I am down to earth, warm and non judgemental. I am intuitive, and I can listen and really hear what clients say, but I also have the knowledge, and skills to enable clients to progress. If you have goals that you would like to achieve, it's important to me that we both work collaboratively towards the outcomes.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NC522-00530
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melanie Cotterill. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Melanie is very good at what she does, she’s very professional and understanding. I would highly recommend her to any one.
Written on Dec 17, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months
I think she's great
Written on Nov 14, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She has been very supportive, understanding, patient and good-natured. It has been very helpful
Written on Sep 15, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Melanie is very kind and understanding. I feel her sessions are a safe space, and she offers me helpful insights into my experiences.
Written on Sep 13, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks
Good listener, offers different viewpoints. Deals with me calmly if I burst into tears.
Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Melanie is a great therapist.
It only two sessions with her but I feel much better and able to control my thoughts and work with her to achieve my goals.
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes