About

Mel Ciavucco

Mel Ciavucco is an Integrative Pluralistic counsellor, based in Bristol but originally from the Midlands. Mel offers online sessions and specialises in eating disorders, body image and weight stigma. She also has experience in domestic abuse, working with perpetrators both on a 1:1 basis and in groups. Mel is a writer and has been published in Therapy Today with an article about fatphobia (June 2021 edition). She writes about disordered eating, weight stigma, class, and more on her website.

Introduction to Body Image and Disordered Eating Workshop with Mel Ciavucco
Many individuals struggle with eating. They may feel they eat too much or too little,…
The start of a new year can inspire hope and resolutions, and whilst these can…
Working with Body Image Workshop with Mel Ciavucco
In this workshop, we’ll explore body image; what it is, how negative body image impacts…
Reflections on Working with Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse Workshop with Mel Ciavucco
It’s often a subject of fascination (or of complete avoidance!) when I tell people I…
Eating distress and body image issues are so widespread, counsellors are highly likely to come…
National Counsellors’ Day Conference 2023. – ‘Social and Political Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Holding…
Many people face discrimination and stigma based on their body size and appearance. Eating disorders…
International Conference on Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy: ‘Applied Pluralistic Therapy: What are we doing in…