Design Your Mind
Online & Telephone Counselling & Psychotherapy from Doncaster and UK-Wide
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become."
Carl Jung
Online & Telephone Counselling & Psychotherapy from Doncaster and Across the UK.
At Design Your Mind, I provide therapy, clinical supervision, and mental health consultancy for individuals, couples, families, professionals, and organisations — across the UK and worldwide.
With over 20 years of experience in mental health and social care, I offer a grounded, compassionate, and proactive approach to emotional wellbeing. Whether you're seeking therapy to heal from trauma, supervision to grow in your professional role, or consultancy to support your team, you’ll find thoughtful guidance and genuine human connection here.
I believe in honest conversations, deep listening, and providing practical tools that help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Counselling Services from Doncaster, UK
All sessions are delivered online or by telephone and are available across time zones.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision for therapists, counsellors & helping professionals
About Me
I'm Melisa Adams, a qualified and Accredited Psychotherapist (BACP), Advanced Clinical Supervisor, EMDR Practitioner, and Qualified Teacher (taught Psychology). I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a Master’s in Integrative and Couple & Family Therapy. I specialise in trauma, addiction, health-related challenges, and working with neurodivergent individuals. My supervision and therapy are delivered with care, integrity, and a genuine desire to see people grow into who they are meant to be.
My Background
For over two decades, I’ve supported individuals facing some of the most challenging psychological experiences, including trauma, personality disorders, addiction, neurodivergence, and enduring mental health difficulties. My work is grounded in compassion, integrity, and a deep belief in people’s capacity to heal. I’ve worked extensively with care leavers, survivors of abuse, and those affected by complex relational trauma. Alongside my therapeutic practice, I’ve led frontline teams, taught psychology, and built services from the ground up, designing care that is effective, trauma-informed, and person centred. Whether in supported living, domestic abuse services, or community-based settings, my focus has always been on creating spaces where people feel heard, safe, and empowered to move forward.
Clients and supervisees often tell me:
"You just get it, I don’t have to explain everything."
"I finally feel safe enough to speak honestly."
"You’re the first person who challenged me without making me feel small."
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How I work
I love my work and truly value working with people at all stages of their personal and professional journeys. But more than anything, I’m real. I’m not a textbook therapist. I’m someone who will meet you where you are, sit beside you in the difficult moments, and help you take practical steps forward without judgement.
I respect everyone's background and unseen struggles. Here, you can relax, reflect, and grow without needing to explain yourself.
My Approach
My approach is straightforward, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that life is short, and living it meaningfully matters. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering challenge, insight, and support as you move toward real, lasting change. I ask thoughtful questions, reflect with care, and help you navigate what’s holding you back.
Although I have a strong academic foundation, I’m not a textbook therapist. I bring warmth, humanity, and a proactive style to every session, creating a space where you can be fully yourself, without judgement.
I offer integrative, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families, working online or by phone to meet you wherever you are, emotionally and geographically. My practice draws on a wide range of approaches including CBT, EMDR, person-centred, psychodynamic, systemic/family therapy, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Transactional Analysis (TA), narrative therapy, relational therapy, mindfulness-based and compassion-focused approaches, attachment-focused work, inner child healing, neurodivergent-affirming therapy, and support for ADHD and autism. Whether you're seeking short-term clarity or long-term transformation, sessions are shaped to suit your needs, your pace, and your goals.
Sessions & Fees
I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can have an initial chat about your needs and see if working together feels like the right fit. You’re welcome to cancel or rearrange appointments by phone, text, or email. I just ask for at least 48 hours’ notice; otherwise, the full session fee will be charged. I'm also registered with a number of health insurance providers — if you’re planning to use insurance, please check your cover beforehand.
Individual sessions:
50 minutes and charged at £70.
Couples and family sessions:
50 minutes and charged at £95.
Payments can be made easily by bank transfer or standing order, and I’m happy to provide invoices if needed.
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Get In Touch
Feel free to contact me using the form below if you have any questions about how I work, or to arrange an initial appointment. You can also call me on 07944801920 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.