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the EMDR

 Psychotherapist

 Michelle Melia

About Michelle

Experienced, integrative support

I am an IACP‑accredited psychotherapist, an EMDR Europe‑accredited EMDR practitioner, and I hold a Master’s Degree in Integrative Psychotherapy. Based in Cork City, I offer in‑person and online sessions for clients throughout Ireland and the UK. 

For ambitious people who want more
Whether you’re striving to prevent burnout, ease chronic stress or simply want to feel as empowered on the inside as you appear on the outside, psychotherapy can help you maintain your drive without sacrificing your mental health. I love to witness my clients rediscover a sense of inner calm, nurture healthier relationships and learn to lead from a place of strength rather than stress.

A confidential, neuroscience‑based approach
My work is grounded in neuroscience and the latest research on nervous‑system regulation, which was the focus of my master’s thesis. Combining EMDR therapy with somatic techniques allows us to process unresolved life experiences while calming your body’s stress response.

Together we address the root causes of anxiety, perfectionism and self-doubt, freeing you to reconnect with clarity, resilience and purpose.

Let’s connect
If you’re ready to take the next step, I offer a complimentary 15‑minute consultation. This is an opportunity for us to see if we’re the right fit and to discuss how therapy can support your goals. Because high achievers have demanding schedules, I’m flexible and can accommodate daytime or evening sessions.

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Peak Mental Performance

 

As an experienced psychotherapist, I help my clients break through mental and emotional barriers to reach their highest potential. High-achieving individuals often face unseen blocks—whether unresolved past experiences, patterns of self-doubt, or stress from balancing work and relationships. These barriers can keep you from fully thriving, even as you work to excel.

Using integrative therapeutic approaches, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), I work with clients to reprocess limiting beliefs and past experiences, freeing them to pursue their goals with clarity and confidence. EMDR is especially effective for transforming the impact of past events and increasing performance by reshaping unhelpful mental patterns.

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Destigmatizing Trauma

In my work as a psychotherapist, I am passionate about our collective need to destigmatise trauma. Trauma is often misunderstood, yet it affects us all in profound ways, shaping our beliefs, behaviours, and even the course of our lives. Many people—especially high-achieving individuals—feel hesitant to acknowledge the lasting impact of past experiences, believing they should be able to “move on.”

I aim to create a space where life experiences are dealt with compassion, expertise, and understanding. EMDR is uniquely effective in reprocessing memories and transforming the way we relate to them, allowing clients to gain freedom from self-doubt, anxiety, and limitations rooted in their past.

My commitment is to guide you through this journey with empathy and professionalism, ensuring you feel both supported and empowered. Healing from life experiences isn’t just possible; it’s an opportunity to thrive, feel unburdened and be fully present. Together, we’ll work to uncover and reclaim your resilience, transforming challenges into strengths and freeing you to lead a fulfilling, impactful life.

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“  no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.”

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