Telehealth Available
Melissa Magilner
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Psychotherapist
Primary Degree(s):
MA
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
None
Discounts Available:
N/A
Office
  • Online
  • Throughout Israel
Telehealth Available

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Psychotherapist

Primary Degree(s):

MA

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

None

Discounts Available:

N/A

Office
  • Online
  • Throughout Israel

ABOUT

About Me: I grew up in London UK and worked in the NHS for several years  as both a practitioner and supervisor. I also worked in the corporate world supervising the mental health treatments provided to company employees nationwide.  I am practiced in a variety of different models of therapy but specialise in particular in a form of treatment called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which is aimed at helping people understand how even their quickest automatic knee-jerk thoughts can stem from deeper-seated innermost beliefs and assumptions and shape their feelings and behaviours in ways that aren't always obvious but can create obstacles to happiness and wellbeing.  Sometimes we find ourselves trying our very best to protect ourselves from upset only to find ourselves inadvertently trapped in vicious cycles that perpetuate it. 

These vicious cycles can be hard to disentangle from.  We can keep repeating things that don't work for us too well.  My work is about helping my clients become curious about what may be happening to them and together find ways towards finding new strategies and fresh perspectives that quickly help them to become less consumed and compromised by fear, anxiety, sadness, stress, anger and worry.  I really want my clients to feel skilled up to take over from me in becoming their own best supporter and therapist once treatment comes to an end so that they don't feel reliant on it to keep the good stuff going. 

With this in mind, I specialise in time-limited treatment which can range on average from as little as 4 to as much as 20 sessions depending on need. I deliver digital treatments only  via skype or skype chat.  The unique aspect of using typed therapy as a delivery method is that it allows people to feel freed-up from the pressures of eye contact, can often help someone think more clearly as they talk 'through their fingers', and affords them a record of each session which they can go back and look over whenever they want to refresh their memory about what we talk about.  I also send resources and (optional) between-session exercises via email so that therapy doesn't just include our digital hour but flows into a person's week.  By the end of treatment, each client will possess a library of useful links and articles.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

MA

Tavistock Centre & University of East London.

1998


Degree
MA

Education
Tavistock Centre & University of East London.

Year of Graduation
1998
Years in Practice

24

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist - #111129

Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Royal Holloway, University of London - 2012

NHS High Intensity Psychotherapist & Supervisor as part of the IAPT scheme (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) Accredited by the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Family Issues

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Self-Esteem

Stress Management

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling

Divorce / Custody

Grief

Infertility

Life Transitions

Mood Disorders

Phobias

Sleep / Insomnia

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adults
LGBTQ
Men
Women

Languages

English

TREATMENT APPROACH

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment and to use them as tools to help them to make changes in their lives that are consistent with their values. It is based on the idea that by changing the way we think about our inner experiences, we can reduce emotional distress and increase our sense of well-being.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on how one's thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected and can be changed. It is based on the idea that how we think (cognition) and how we feel (emotion) can influence how we behave. CBT helps people identify and challenge distorted thinking and replace it with more balanced thinking, leading to improved mood and behavior. ‘Homework’, usually containing practical writing exercises, is often completed by the client between sessions to reinforce the therapy. Examples of tools that practitioners often use are journaling, challenging beliefs, and mindfulness.

Cognitive Processing TherapyCognitive Processing Therapy is used to treat trauma and PTSD. During therapy, clients identify and understand their beliefs about their responses to their trauma. Inspecting their beliefs often leads clients to understand their emotions and thoughts in relation to the trauma. When the client is ready, practitioners give them tools to challenge their thoughts of the trauma as well as provide homework to solidify what they learned in sessions. In the later stages of therapy, practitioners teach clients how belief systems (about safety, self-esteem, trust, intimate relationships, control, and power) can change after trauma.

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is an integrative psychological approach that focuses on building compassion for oneself and others. It combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, evolutionary psychology, philosophy, and Eastern contemplative traditions. CFT is based on the concept that compassion is a fundamental human emotion that can be cultivated to promote psychological well-being. The goal of CFT is to help individuals understand and relate to their emotions in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. It encourages clients to develop a sense of self-compassion and understanding, and to use it to create healthier ways of living. CFT also emphasizes developing a compassionate relationship with others, and can help foster greater acceptance and understanding. The primary therapeutic technique of CFT is compassionate mind training (CMT). Some CMT tools that clients may participate in are appreciation exercises, mindfulness, and compassion-focused imagery exercises. These exercises promote compassionate motivation, sympathy, sensitivity, and distress tolerance within clients.

Psychodynamic TherapyPsychodynamic therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on the unconscious mind and how it affects behavior. It works to help people understand and work through past experiences and feelings that may be causing difficulties in the present. This type of therapy encourages individuals to explore their emotions, relationships, and behaviors in order to gain insight into their current difficulties. It can help individuals better understand themselves and their motivations, and gain insight into how past events have impacted their current lives. People tend to develop defense mechanisms when faced with challenges in life. Defense mechanisms may keep painful feelings, memories, and experiences in the unconscious. A few common defense mechanisms include: denial, repression, and rationalization. Psychodynamic therapists encourage people to speak freely about their emotions, desires, and fears. Being open may help uncover vulnerable feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness. According to psychodynamic theory, behavior is influenced by unconscious thought. Once painful feelings are brought forth and processed, the defense mechanisms are no longer needed and a person in treatment can start changing unhelpful patterns when coping with life’s challenges.

Relational PsychotherapyRelational psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on a person’s relationships with others and the dynamics between them. It emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist, and it explores the meaning and purpose of relationships in the client’s life. Relational psychotherapy seeks to understand how the client’s past relationships shape their current experiences and how the client interacts with others. The goal is to help the person develop healthier relationships and better communication skills so they can become more emotionally connected to others.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based practice used to help children, adolescents and their parents who have experienced a single or multiple traumatic events. This type of therapy combines cognitive and behavioral strategies to help people process their traumatic experiences, manage their distress, develop coping skills, and restore their sense of safety and well-being. TF-CBT focuses on education and skill-building, creating an environment of safety and trust, and using therapeutic activities to help people understand their responses and control their symptoms. Children are shown how perceptions may be distorted and are given the tools to redesign those perceptions. TF-CBT is a skills-based model, and it requires the child and parent to practice its components in order to be optimally effective. Parents and children are commonly asked to practice skills at home.

Integrative Psychotherapy

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Coaching
Consultation