- Supportive listening
- Practical strategies
- Collaborative planning
About Melissa
She holds a BA (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has ten years of professional experience. That background includes work with people living with cancer and long-term illness, survivors of domestic abuse, and those managing anger and family conflict. Her practice focuses on hearing each person’s story and responding to their immediate needs.
Sessions are shaped around the individual rather than a fixed formula. Melissa uses client-centred methods to build understanding and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. She explains interventions plainly and checks in regularly about progress.
People can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies and space to reflect. Melissa emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion while helping clients set realistic steps forward. She aims to support and empower people as they work towards more satisfying day-to-day life.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to the person’s comfort. If you are considering therapy for pregnancy and childbirth-related stress or other concerns, Melissa can discuss how to shape sessions to those needs.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person lead the conversation. It can help people feel heard and better understand their feelings when life is confusing or overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melissa will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that suit the individual. That collaborative process means adjustments can be made if a technique does not feel helpful.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to keep continuity during times of change. It can offer quicker access to regular check-ins and the chance to use written or activity-based exercises between meetings. Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
Professional registration
- BACP
- NCPS
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom, NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Melissa help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include fertility issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and family conflict.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Melissa works in a straightforward, compassionate way that puts the person at the centre. She blends client-centred listening with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional counselling experience, including work with people affected by cancer, long-term illness and domestic abuse.
What credentials and region does she have?
Melissa holds a BA (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is listed with BACP and NCPS. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.