Finding the right support can feel like a big step, and it matters that you feel safe, listened to and understood.
Our psychological therapy service offers a calm, confidential and compassionate space to explore what is happening for you with a clinician who understands neurodevelopmental needs, mental health and functional challenges. We offer both online therapy and face-to-face therapy from offices at The Wellbeing Hub in Mamhilad, Pontypool, combining specialist expertise with a warm, human approach to help adults, children and families move towards clarity, confidence and meaningful change.
Psychological Therapy
Therapy Available For:
✓ Anxiety, stress, panic, overwhelm and emotional regulation
✓ Trauma, PTSD and complex life experiences
✓ Low mood, burnout, depression and loss of motivation
✓Functional difficulties affecting daily living, work, education or relationships
✓ Identity, adjustment, self-esteem and wellbeing
✓ Autism, ADHD and AuDHD-related challenges
✓Neurodivergent-affirming support for adults & children
Therapies Available
We offer a range of evidence-based and integrative therapies, and we will talk with you about which approach may best fit your needs, goals and pace.
✓Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills
Practical strategies to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and healthier relationships.
✓Mindfulness-Based Approaches
These include present-focused practices that can support emotional wellbeing, reduce stress and strengthen self-awareness.
✓Motivational Interviewing (MI)
A supportive, goal-focused style of therapy that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change.
✓Integrative Therapy
A flexible, personalised approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models to fit each person’s needs, goals and preferences.
✓Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
An established trauma therapy that can help reduce distress linked to difficult, frightening or overwhelming memories.
✓Eating-Disorder-Focused Focal Psychodynamic Techniques
A targeted approach exploring emotional patterns contributing to disordered eating and supports healthier coping.
✓Trauma-Informed Therapy
A sensitive, collaborative approach that prioritises safety, empowerment, choice and understanding the impact of trauma
✓Schema Therapy
An integrative model that helps people understand and change long-standing patterns formed earlier in life, promoting healthier emotional and relational functioning.
Who We Work With
We support neurodivergent and neurotypical clients, including adults, children, young people, parents and families. You may be seeking therapy after a diagnosis, while exploring ADHD or autism, during a period of stress or burnout, or because past experiences are affecting your present wellbeing. Whatever has brought you here, we will meet you with care, respect and curiosity.
Before booking your first appointment, we offer a free 15-minute screening call to better understand your concerns and goals.
If you would like to proceed, please complete the referral form below and send it back to us at info@meadowelltherapies.co.uk
We will then review it and get in touch to arrange the call.
We aim to respond within 1–2 working days of receiving your form during our clinic hours (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
If you’re not sure yet or would simply like to speak with us first: You can send us a message instead. We’re very happy to answer questions, offer guidance, or help you decide whether therapy with us feels right.
We aim to respond within 1–2 working days of receiving your form during our clinic hours (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
Next Steps
Our Approach to Therapy
✓ Evidence-based — grounded in clinical expertise, research and best practice
✓ Collaborative — shaped around your goals, pace, communication style and preferences
✓ Holistic — considering emotional, cognitive, sensory, relational and functional wellbeing
✓Neuroaffirming — respecting lived experience, individuality and different ways of thinking, feeling and processing
✓Trauma-informed — prioritising safety, choice, trust and empowerment throughout therapy
Every session is shaped around you. We take time to understand what feels difficult, what matters to you, and what kind of support would feel most useful, safe and meaningful.
What to Expect from Your First Therapy Session
Starting therapy can feel daunting, particularly if you are not sure what to expect. Your first session is simply a chance to talk, ask questions and begin to get a sense of whether the support feels right for you. There is no pressure to have everything worked out before you come; we can start wherever you are.
Together, we can gently explore what has brought you to therapy, what you would like to be different, and any practical needs or preferences that would help you feel more comfortable. This might include thinking about whether online therapy or face-to-face therapy feels best for you. Sessions may include talking, reflection, skills-based work, trauma-informed approaches, emotional regulation strategies or practical rehabilitation-focused support, depending on what you need.
How Therapy Can Help?
✓Understand yourself more fully and make sense of patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour
✓Strengthen emotional regulation and reduce distress
✓Build resilience, confidence and self-compassion
✓Improve everyday functioning at home, school, work or in relationships
✓Develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, stress, burnout and overwhelm
✓Create a stronger sense of direction, stability and wellbeing
Is Therapy for Me?
Therapy may be helpful if you feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, burnt out, disconnected or unsure how to move forward. You might be carrying more than others realise, finding everyday life harder than usual, struggling with emotional regulation, or feeling affected by trauma or past experiences. You may also be noticing patterns in relationships, work, education or family life that you would like to understand with support rather than face alone.
You may also be looking for support after an autism, ADHD or AuDHD diagnosis, while exploring neurodivergence, or because you want therapy that respects your communication style, sensory needs, identity and lived experience. We will work with you to consider what kind of psychological therapy, counselling or specialist support may feel most helpful, without judgement and without rushing the process.
Why Clients Choose Us
✓ Clear, Structured Support from Specialist Clinicians
✓ A Warm, Respectful Therapeutic Environment
✓ Expert Care for Mental Health & Neurodevelopmental Needs
✓ Flexible, Personalised Therapy Tailored to You
✓ HCPC‑Registered, Highly Qualified Professionals
✓ Evidence‑Based Practice Across All Services
✓ Transparent Assessment Pathways with Clear Recommendations
✓ Goal‑Focused Care with Measurable Outcomes
✓ A Friendly, Premium Client Experience from Start to Finish
✓ Person‑Centred, Trauma‑Informed Therapeutic Approach
✓ Support for Children, and Adults
Begin Therapy in a Safe, Confidential Space
All therapy is delivered by experienced, professionally registered clinicians with specialist knowledge of psychological therapy, neurodevelopmental needs, mental health and functional rehabilitation.
Clinicians are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with professional memberships, including EMDR Association UK and the International Society of Schema Therapy. Schema Therapy is delivered by a Certified Schema Therapist.
If you are looking for support, you are welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation about what might feel right for you. Located in South Wales, UK, we provide face‑to‑face therapy from our welcoming offices at The Wellbeing Hub, Mamhilad Park Estate, Pontypool. This central location makes us easily accessible to clients across Torfaen, Monmouth and Gwent, including Cwmbran, Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly, Newport, Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil.
We also work with clients anywhere in the UK through secure and flexible online therapy sessions, giving you access to specialist support wherever you are.
Qualified, Registered and Professionally Accredited
Dr Suzannah Ritter
ISST Membership Number: 32355514
EMDR Membership Number: R0480
HCPC Registration Number: PYL29141
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer online and in person appointments at our offices in Mamhilad, Pontypool.
Before booking an initial appointment, we offer a free 15-minute screening call to better understand your main concerns and treatment goals. This helps us determine whether we are best placed to provide treatment.
Therapy sessions are typically 60-minute duration, unless otherwise agreed.
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Payment is due prior to each session via bank transfer. You will receive an invoice before each session, including payment details and amount due.
For those with private medical insurance, we operate on a ‘pay and reclaim’ basis only. We no longer accept the terms and conditions of some of the major private medical insurers and therefore do not work with them. We do not invoice private medical insurers directly on your behalf.
Please contact your insurance provider to ensure their agreement about accessing treatment sessions with us and reclaiming your costs directly from them before booking your sessions. We are happy to discuss this with you prior to booking.
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We require 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or appointment changes.
Any outstanding payments for missed sessions must be settled in full before a further appointment is made.
In exceptional or emergency situations, your therapist may, at their discretion, waive the fee for a late cancellation.
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Please note that MeadoWell Therapies does not provide out-of-hours or emergency mental health services. If you or a family member require urgent mental health assistance, please contact:
Your GP or out-of-hours GP service
The Samaritans on 116 123
C.A.L.L on 0800 132 737 (Wales only)
Text SHOUT to 85258
If you believe someone’s life is at imminent risk, call 999 immediately
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We offer flexible pricing based on therapy type and complexity. After an initial consultation appointment, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs
Initial Screening Call (15 mins): Free
Initial Consultation Appointment (60 mins) £120
Individual Therapy Sessions are typically: £120 - £140 (60 minutes)
Get in Touch
Please feel free to reach out using the form below
We aim to respond within 1–2 working days during our clinic hours (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am - 5pm
Email:
info@meadowelltherapies.co.uk
We are easily accessible from Cwmbran, Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly, Newport, Cardiff, Chepstow, Blackwood and Merthyr Tydfil areas