Counselling and psychotherapy to help you feel more grounded, connected and able to move forward
You may have arrived here because you feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected from yourself or others. Perhaps you are struggling with a relationship, coping with trauma or loss, repeating patterns you do not fully understand, or simply feeling that life cannot continue as it is.
Whatever has brought you here, you do not have to work through it alone. Therapy can offer a confidential space to pause, make sense of what you are experiencing and consider what may help. Meaningful change is rarely instant, but with time, support and curiosity, it can become possible to develop new ways of relating to yourself, other people and the challenges in your life.
Welcome to MJB Counselling
My name is Melanie Hoggett. I am an experienced integrative therapist and a Senior Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I offer counselling and psychotherapy to adults, couples and young people from my private practice in Freethorpe, near Norwich, Norfolk. I offer in person, online and telephone sessions.
People contact me for many different reasons, including anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, sleep problems, anger, unhelpful coping patterns and a sense of feeling stuck. Your difficulties may relate to something happening now, earlier experiences or a combination of both. We will explore this together rather than making assumptions about what your experience means.
An approach shaped around you
As an integrative therapist, I do not expect one method to suit everyone. I draw on different therapeutic perspectives and body-based approaches according to your needs, circumstances and goals. These may include counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Somatic Experiencing exercises and elements of coaching where appropriate.
We will discuss any proposed approach so that you understand what it involves and can decide whether it feels right for you. The pace of the work will be guided by your needs and capacity, particularly when working with trauma or difficult earlier experiences.
The therapeutic relationship
At the heart of my work is the relationship between therapist and client. I aim to provide a respectful, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and begin to explore your thoughts, feelings, physical responses and patterns of behaviour safely.
Therapy may help you develop greater self-understanding and self-compassion, recognise what you need, regulate difficult emotions and respond to life with more choice. My role is not to tell you how to live, but to support you in discovering your own resources and finding a way forward that feels authentic and sustainable.
Taking the next step
Finding the right therapist matters. I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute introductory telephone/online call so that you can ask questions, tell me briefly what you are looking for and learn more about how I work. It also gives us both an opportunity to consider whether I am the right person to support you.
Important information
Therapy is not a substitute for medical assessment, diagnosis or emergency care. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare professional about new, persistent or unexplained physical symptoms and before making changes to prescribed treatment.
MJB Counselling is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or attend A&E. For urgent mental-health support, contact NHS 111 and select the mental-health option where available. You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123.
