Testimonials

What my clients say about me

“I smile a lot more now.”

Coaching:

“After a lifetime of self torture… I finally reached out to ask for help.
With my my life in turmoil and my marriage on very rough ground I downloaded everything to Melissa.
Over the past couple of months Melissa has given me a full understanding of why I behave & react in the way I do. Melissa also has given me the tools to deal with this. She has been absolutely caring & completely gets me.
She has even had a session with my wife… Our marriage has improved 10 fold in a short period of time.

I could not have asked for anything more from Melissa she is amazing.
I continue to work with her to improve myself, marriage and family life.

I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone who has thought about or wants to speak to someone about any mental health issue. Don’t do nothing, make the call you will not regret it.”

John D

Mel has helped me hugely, I feel like a completely different person at the end of my coaching sessions. I would recommend Mel to other business owners or anyone feeling overwhelmed with work or life in general.

Emma D’Aubyn

“I am a better person and a better coach because of coaching with Mel. From the moment we met, I was immediately at ease with Mel who was compassionate, clear, and professional. Having worked with her for nearly eight months now I would add that she is wise, authentic, insightful, intuitive, and fun. She will continue to be part of my self-care journey.”

Lisa Murfin

“Mel is an amazing coach and an equally wonderful person. I greatly appreciate her natural and conversational style, which allows one to feel completely at ease in coaching sessions. While calming and reassuring, she is also able to be challenging in the most poignant of moments – allowing one to delve deeper into the heart of what truly lies underneath. Furthermore, I admire her ability to recognize and hold others’ emotions, despite how strong they may be. She is able to give the appropriate space and patience to allow others to fully process what is going on, in a way that greatly healing and personal for them. Thank you Mel.”

Justin Fleury

“Thank you so much Mel. Feeling like I’m resetting already which is amazing and like a lightbulb turning back on. Lost the light there for a while so thanks for helping me find it”

Jessica D

Talks:

“I found it hugely courageous and inspiring.” 

Paul L

“An authentically raw account of navigating the impact of mental health.”

Ben B

“It was extremely powerful, insightful, moving and thought provoking, and demonstrated how resilient an individual can be after such a traumatic experience.”

Tony Bradley

“Mind blowing. To have gone through what Mel has experienced and to make it as far as she has, is testament to her inner strength. The injustice of what happened to Mel is tear-jerking (literally)… It must have a profound and incredibly positive affect on all who have the good fortune to meet Mel (even via Zoom), and hear her story. I hope Mel realises the incredibly positive effect of her story on those who hear it.
Mel’s story is inspiring and I shall try to be more empathetic to others and not assume that the physical being I meet is the whole story.
Mel’s story should be part of the National Curriculum.” 

Nigel Devlin

Group mentoring:

“You are helping me to believe we can find our way through these crazy times. You are filling our team and community with a can-do attitude that is awesome.
You have the team and clients talking about the Mel Effect!”

Georgina Woudstra

“Engaging knowledge about the human mindset and the impact it can have on the human body and life in general. 10/10” 

Rebecca

“Mel is a supremely reliable, personable and entirely trustworthy operator. Skilled at group facilitation and at ease with colleagues of all levels, from CEO to shop floor. Calm in challenging and difficult situations.“

Hugh Sheils

Tall Poppy Consultancy

Ceremony:

“How liberating it is to feel supported and safe to speak about the experience of giving birth and let go of any complications. To understand how our ancestors would cherish the mother afterwards with this ceremony, keep her warm and nurtured, bathed, wrapped and supported to heal.
Ceremony is so thorough and the most amazing experience I’ve ever had. Cannot stop smiling, physically feel lighter and energetically optimistic…
Thank you this is day 1 of a brand new (me)”.

Wendy G

(Closing the Bones ceremony)

MHFA/Training:

“Melissa is a fantastic trainer who has a wealth of knowledge.”

Paul L

“Excellent content presented in a relaxed way.”

Mary Kenyon-James

“Engaging knowledge about the human mindset and the impact it can have on the human body and life in general. 10/10”

Rebecca

“Workshop was excellent, everyone was put at ease allowing a free & honest discussion.”

Anon

“I’m a completely different person after my coaching sessions with Mel.”