Paul Melia

Paul Melia


Registered Member MBACP

Contact information

Phone number
07592340211

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Therapist - Manchester

Manchester M2
07592340211
Sessions from £65.00

Features

  • Wheelchair accessible office

About me and my therapy practice


Face-to-face Psychotherapy & Counselling in Manchester City Centre

Deciding to start therapy is an important step, whether you’re facing ongoing challenges or something more recent.

At Therapy in Manchester, I’ve been providing in-person psychotherapy and counselling for adults since 2011.

I offer both short- and long-term therapy from our practice by St Ann’s Square.


About me

I am a qualified and experienced therapist, trained in Transactional Analysis Counselling and the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of Freud and Lacan.

I established Therapy in Manchester in 2011, building on my experience as a counsellor for a leading private healthcare provider and as a therapist for a North West charity.

I play an active role in the region’s professional network, having served

• as Chair of the North West Regional Psychotherapy Association (nwrpa.org.uk)

• on the editorial board for the peer-reviewed Transactional Analysis Journal (TAJ)


Before becoming a therapist, I enjoyed a successful 20-year career in the visual arts.

During this time, I held senior roles at UK universities, authored books, and curated exhibitions, including retrospectives of work by artists David Hockney and Peter Greenaway.

Practice description


Professional, in-person therapy tailored to your needs

If you’re looking for therapy in Manchester, you may be experiencing

• stress, anger, or difficulties in relationships and career

• a difficult time and need someone to talk to

• recurring thoughts, feelings, or behaviours that disrupt your daily life

• anxiety, panic, phobias, depression, trauma, or low self-confidence

• challenges with a mental health diagnosis

• a specific or generalised sensation or experience that is difficult to describe


Booking your first in-person appointment is simple – just message or call 

My first session


Easy to Access In-person Therapy Appointments

Starting psychotherapy or counselling is a different experience for everyone. While individual reactions vary, everything discussed is treated in confidence.

The first appointment begins with a brief introduction to how our service operates, including a discussion of confidentiality. 

The session then focuses on hearing what brings you to therapy.

As we talk, a clearer picture may emerge of what brings you to therapy, and you might uncover other concerns you hadn’t previously considered.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a better understanding of what therapy involves and how it can support you.


If you have any questions about making your face-to-face appointment, just message or call

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Integrative, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Organisations

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited