Melanie trained as a Clinical Psychologist at the University of Birmingham and has been a tutor, lecturer and supervisor for the Clinical Psychology training course since qualifying in 1996. She worked as a Clinical Psychologist for more than 20 years in NHS Adult Community Mental Health services, leading the provision of CBT in her Trust and specialising in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In September 2016, Melanie took up a part time role, leading the Diploma in CBT course. Having now left the NHS, Melanie has started private clinical practice.