- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
About Melissa
Her work focuses on practical conversation and steady emotional support. Sessions are shaped around each person's concerns. She listens, reflects, and helps people find ways to manage difficult thoughts and feelings day to day.
Melissa draws on client-centred therapy to put the person’s experience at the heart of the work. This approach emphasises understanding and acceptance while the client sets the pace. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, aimed at spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small changes that can make life feel more manageable.
Her background includes supporting people affected by bereavement, carers under stress, and those who have experienced abusive relationships. She has worked with people living with chronic pain, illness and disability, and with a range of family and relationship issues.
Melissa approaches sessions with sensitivity and respect. She tailors the work to each person’s needs and goals. If you are considering therapy, she supports people to take the first steps toward change and greater coping skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom, NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Melissa uses client-centred work and CBT online
Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding the person’s feelings and priorities. The therapist reflects what is said and helps people notice their strengths so they can choose their own path forward. This approach can be useful for grief, relationship worries and periods of major life change.Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It breaks problems into smaller pieces and tries simple experiments to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT techniques can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and coping with ongoing health challenges.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that suit their situation. Together they try things and adjust the plan based on what helps.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals offer online sessions that aim to be practical and flexible to suit ordinary routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Melissa help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus a range of related issues such as cancer impact and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens closely, follows the person’s lead, and suggests concrete steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds a BA (hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is listed with BACP and NCPS, practising in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.