About this speaker
Mel Winterbine is a Coach, and Counsellor dedicated to creating safe, healthy spaces for those untangling the harm of trauma and high-control systems—both within religious structures and relational dynamics.
She envisions a future where more people live in alignment with their authentic values, free from fear-based faith and shame.
For those seeking to integrate Christianity with their true selves, Mel helps explore where spirituality and humanity intersect, allowing faith to be an expression of love rather than control.
As the founder of Manna & Hive, she fosters healing, restoration, and inclusivity for those leaving rigid religious environments—or seeking to return in new, life-giving ways.
With a rich history of lived experience and a background in trauma-informed therapy, pastoral care, and leadership,
Mel walks alongside those wrestling with spiritual dissonance, serving as a gentle guide toward freedom and hope.
