Meet The Team

Clinical Director, Dr Melany McKenna

Dr Melany McKenna is the Clinical Director and founder of WellbeingWorks. A Clinical Psychologist by background, she has since qualified as Cognitive Analytic Practitioner, Executive Coach and Organisational Development Practitioner. With over 20 years of experience of applying psychological principles to people and teams to help them function more efficiently and more compassionately, she is passionate about cultivating cultures of meaningful mental health support and viewing this in parity with physical health.

Melany specialises in offering psychological supervision to other Psychologists and therapists,  supporting Organisational Development work, and working with those in Leadership and Management positions.

“I use Cognitive Analytic Therapy as my primary psychological model, due to it’s ability to provide a robust, relationally informed framework for integrative therapy. Though in working integratively, my practise is informed by a range of psychological models including Psychodynamic theory, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural therapy and associated ‘third wave therapies’, such as Compassion Focused Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy .

More recently I trained as a Pilates instructor and now teach regularly, and hold retreats focused on women’s wellbeing. I find Pilates to be a helpful adjunct to psychological work, and great way to engage with mindful movement!“

Professional registration with the Health Care Professions Council (PYL23816). Accredited with the Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy.

Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Jonathan Williams

Dr Jonathan Williams is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and has over two decades of experience within psychology with particular expertise in Acceptance and Commitment therapy.

He has authored several books including:

Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities | Jessica Kingsley Publishers – UK

Living Your Best Life: Acceptance-Based Guided Self-Help for People with Intellectual Disabilities : Jonathan Williams, Robert S.P. Jones: Amazon.co.uk: Books

The Art of Caring for People With Intellectual Disabilities by Jonathan Williams 9781803882628 Coles Books

Professional registration with the Health Care Professions Council (PYL23892).

Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Katy Roe

Dr Katy Roe is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with extensive expertise in the practice of Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment therapy. She has delivered training across North Wales and beyond and continues to support the development of Psychology both within the NHS and Private Practice.
Professional registration with the Health Care Professions Council (PYL21144).

Principal Clinical Psychologist, Dr Lyndsey Holt

Dr Lyndsey Holt is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience of working alongside people to support their wellbeing. Lyndsey is skilled in a variety of psychological models, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. However she has a particular passion for Compassion Focused Therapy, which she utilises throughout her work, both in individual sessions, and in supervision of other therapists. Lyndsey also has expertise in supporting parents, having recently worked in family hubs which aim to support the development of family relationships across the UK.

“Compassionate approaches allow us to recognise where we may be struggling. By turning towards our own suffering, we can find a way to navigate our journey differently. I am also trained in attachment-based approaches, for example Mentalisation Based Treatment and Circle of Security Parenting, that aim to strengthen parent-child relationships and guide families through the challenges of parenting. Whether you’re struggling with your own mental health or seeking support in your role as a parent, I’m here to help.”

Professional registration with the Health Care Professions Council (PYL33566).