Therapy, Clinical Supervision & Reiki in Huddersfield
Trauma-informed counselling and psychotherapy, clinical supervision for therapists and Reiki - in person in Marsden, Huddersfield and online across the UK & Europe.
Grounded and compassionate support for personal and professional growth.
Ways to Work With Me:
I offer trauma-informed counselling and psychotherapy in Huddersfield and online across the UK & Europe, with a special interest in working with intuitives, Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), neurodivergence, trauma, spiritual emergence and life transitions. My approach is creative, somatic and holistic, bringing together talking therapy with body-based awareness, breathwork, imagery and creativity. Together, we can explore what you're carrying, reconnect with your inner world and find ways of living that feel more authentic and grounded.
I offer creative, somatic & trauma-Informed clinical Supervision in Huddersfield and online across the UK & Europe for counsellors, psychotherapists, trainees, mental health professionals and holistic practitioners, with a particular welcome for highly sensitive (HSP), neurodivergent and intuitive practitioners. My approach is relational, creative, somatic and restorative, supporting you to reflect deeply on your client work, develop your practice and stay connected to yourself as a practitioner.
I offer trauma-informed, person-centred Reiki in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, creating a quiet space to slow down, rest and reconnect. Reiki offers an opportunity to become more aware of the body, breath, sensation, emotion and intuition, allowing what is present to be noticed without needing to change or fix it. Sessions can offer space for reflection, integration and renewal, particularly during times of change or when you feel called to reconnect with your inner world.
Welcome to Grounded Connection
Perhaps you're looking for a space to slow down, reflect and explore what matters to you. At Grounded Connection, I offer a thoughtful and compassionate space for deeper self-understanding, meaningful reflection and connection.
I'm Melissa Rose Spencer, a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Supervisor, working from my private practice nestled on the edge of the Peak District in Marsden, Huddersfield, as well as online across the UK and Europe.
Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, thoughtful supervision for your professional practice I provide compassionate, trauma-informed care that honours the wisdom of the body, the imagination of the psyche and the resilience of the heart.
Therapy as a Tending: For Intuitives
If you identify as an intuitive or Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you may experience the world with rich depth and intensity. I have a particular interest in supporting highly sensitive and neurodivergent people who are curious about themselves and want to explore more deeply - perhaps integrating previous therapeutic work, exploring a new chapter, or wanting to understand more about how you experience yourself and the world.
In our work together, we may speak. We may pause. We may breathe. We might turn towards images, colours and textures, or step gently outdoors to feel what emerges in the presence of trees and sky.
Therapy can become a space for self-discovery, integration and growth - a place to explore identity, relationships, spirituality, intuition and creativity, and to find ways of being that feel more authentic, grounded and alive.
How I work: A Holistic Trauma-Informed Approach
My work is grounded in person-centred, existential and transpersonal approaches, alongside creative and somatic practices. I also draw on ideas from Internal Family Systems (IFS). Whether I am sitting with a therapy client or a practitioner in supervision, I bring a trauma-informed, holistic and non-pathologising lens. This work may be particularly supportive if you are:
Deepening your self-awareness and wanting to understand yourself more fully
Integrating previous therapeutic work and exploring what comes next
Navigating a significant life transition, identity shift or new chapter
Exploring spirituality, meaning, purpose or spiritual emergence
Wanting to reconnect with your intuition, creativity, body or sense of self
Exploring how sensitivity or neurodivergence shapes the way you experience yourself and the world
Seeking greater self-trust, authenticity and personal growth
Counselling for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) move through the world with a tender depth. This innate trait is present in around 15–20% of people, and is marked by rich inner lives, finely tuned nervous systems, and profound emotional and sensory awareness.
If you are an HSP, you may find yourself deeply affected by the energy of a room, the subtle cues in a conversation, or the shifting mood of the weather. You might feel overwhelmed by noise, crowds, conflict, or overstimulation. You may need longer to process things or recover from social interaction. You likely notice beauty others miss, and hold empathy that runs marrow-deep.
In a world that so often rewards speed, urgency, appearance, and endurance above all else, sensitivity can feel like a flaw. But it is not a failing - it is a strength & a gift. It is a doorway to intuition, emotional wisdom, connection, and creative vitality.
Yet when sensitivity is shaped by trauma - whether through childhood wounds, developmental rupture, or relational neglect - the body and nervous system may learn to brace, shut down, or stay on high alert. The impact can be profound: anxiety, emotional overwhelm, fatigue, and disconnection from self or others.
Therapy for HSPs:
Gentle, Attuned Therapy for the Deeply Feeling
At Grounded Connection, I offer counselling for Highly Sensitive Persons who are ready to explore healing in a way that honours their sensitivity as sacred - not something to fix but something to understand, reclaim, and root into.
My approach is:
Trauma-informed: supporting nervous system regulation and emotional resilience
Holistic and non-pathologising: integrating body, mind, heart, and spirit
Somatic, creative, and nature-based: drawing on breathwork, imagery, movement, and earth-based wisdom
Together, we slow down. We listen inward. We soften the edges of overwhelm. Through compassionate presence, we begin to make space for all that you are and all that you carry.
Ways We Can Work Together
Talk therapy & deep reflective listening
Somatic therapy, breathwork coaching, & guided imagery
Creative therapy like art, journaling, & visualization
Nature therapy - walking or sitting outdoors
In-person counselling, psychotherapy, and supervision in Marsden, Huddersfield
Online sessions accessible throughout the UK and worldwide
Phone or walk-and-talk therapy for gentle movement and connection
Why Grounded Connection?
Support for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) with trauma-informed care
Creative & somatic therapy
A non-pathologising, compassionate approach that honours your whole self
Integration of body, mind, heart, and spirit
A peaceful private practice located in Marsden, Huddersfield
Worldwide online sessions - meeting you where you are
Outdoor options - nature art therapy sessions and co-regulation with nature
Ready to begin your journey?
Whether you're seeking trauma-informed counselling, creative psychotherapy, or supervision - I welcome you to reach out.
📍 In-person in Marsden, near Huddersfield, Saddleworth, Holmfirth & Oldham
🌐 Online therapy & supervision available across the UK and Europe
👉 Contact me to book or find out more.
