Greg Melendez

Hello, my name is Greg. I am originally from the USA, but I have been living in the UK since 2016. I am a clinical psychologist and I work with children and young people, from the age of 4 all the way up to 25. I have been working as a psychologist for over 20 years, 7 of those here in the UK.

As a psychologist I mainly use behavioural or cognitive-behavioural models; I am particularly fond of using compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and interpersonal neurobiology. More importantly, I consider myself to be an explorer and an experimenter. I firmly believe that there are always new things for me to learn and new ways to improve how I help my clients. As one of my clients, I will invite you to explore with me.

I do not have a ‘specialty’, but extensive experience working with a great many difficulties. These include trauma, panic attacks, excessive anxiety, persistent sadness, verbal and physical aggression, self-harming, school refusal, anxiety around school and peers, difficulty making friends, social isolation, poor body image, dealing with the impact of neurodiversity (those with autism and ADHD), difficulties related to being LGBT+, parent-child relationships, family conflict, adjusting to life’s challenges, such as moves, changes in school, divorce, and death, and just a general feeling of mental unwellness. If the difficulty you are experiencing is not on this list, please contact me, as each person is different and unique in their own way.

My aims are to align myself with your aims; to understand what is important to you and to help you make progress towards living a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. I believe that this requires not only a skilled professional, but a supportive environment; the responsibility for change may rest with you, but no one need do it on their own.

I am currently accepting new clients. I work Mondays and Tuesdays. Morning, afternoon, and evening times are available. I offer therapy in person and online.