I'm Mel

I grew up in Sydney, but have now been living in the UK for half my life. My accent changes between Aussie and English depending on my mood.

Nutrition came first

I have two degrees, a BSc (Hons) Nutrition as well as a BA (Hons) Health Studies. I am registered with the Association for Nutrition as well as being fully insured.

As well as seeing private clients, I work as a Nutritionist contractor in Nurseries and in a SEN school. I also do corporate days.

And then counselling

During my Nutrition degree, I had a placement that made me realise how much I wanted to understand the person, not just what was happening physically, but how our thoughts, emotions and experiences can affect the way we feel and cope. I knew then that I wanted to train as a counsellor too. Life got in the way for a while, and it wasn’t until lockdown that I finally took the step and began my counselling training. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made.

I’m a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK, and I’m also registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Get to know me with an old style quiz:

If I had to eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be?
Pad Thai, or anything Thai

What is my Starbucks order?
Americano with cold soya milk

What am I most afraid of?
Spiders in Sydney, even though I grew up there and was never bitten (I've turned British!)

What books do I love?
Thrillers

Best TV show ever!
Friends

Melanie Smith

wellbeing

I'm Mel

I grew up in Sydney, but have now been living in the UK for half my life. My accent changes between Aussie and English depending on my mood.

As well as seeing private clients, I work as a Nutritionist contractor in Nurseries and in a SEN school. I also do corporate days.