Flavia MeloBACP

Flavia Melo uses body-aware psychotherapy as the starting point for her work. She connects emotional patterns to sensations in the body and helps people notice how stress, anxiety or low mood show up physically. Flavia has seven years of practice and brings a practical, hands-on style to early sessions so people know what to expect.

She begins by listening to the story you bring and mapping out current difficulties. Sessions include gentle body-focused techniques alongside talking, and may use creative elements such as music or art when helpful. The emphasis is on simple, repeatable tools you can use between appointments.

Flavia draws from cognitive approaches and mindfulness to help with anxious thinking and mood regulation. She also uses somatic methods to address bodily tension that keeps emotions stuck. Internal Family Systems ideas inform work on parts of the self that feel at odds with each other.

Common concerns she supports include stress, relationship strain, self-esteem, depression and parenting challenges. She also has experience with postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth related issues, eating and sleeping problems, and panic attacks.

Sessions are held in English and Portuguese for people based in the United Kingdom and internationally. Flavia describes the first meeting as a chance to set goals and agree practical steps. The focus is on building awareness, easing physical symptoms, and helping people move towards a more satisfying everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Flavia uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments that change mood and behaviour. CBT is practical and often includes clear steps to test beliefs and build new routines.

She also draws on somatic therapy to pay attention to bodily sensations linked to stress and trauma. This approach uses simple movement, breath work and body awareness to reduce tension and help emotions move through the body.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Flavia will discuss goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, and then tailor methods together. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand. Discuss practical arrangements during your first appointment so sessions match your day-to-day needs.