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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- BACP registered
About Melanie
Counsellor (BACP) with 16 years' experience. Melanie Lucas helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue and life changes.
Melanie works from a client-centred perspective. She treats the person as the authority on their story and listens for strengths and resources. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward, with a focus on what the person wants to change.
She has experience supporting people through a wide range of issues beyond the main concerns. These include abandonment and attachment questions, communication problems, chronic pain, caregiver stress, and relationship styles such as non-monogamy. She also has experience with cancer care, hospice and end-of-life conversations, and veteran-related issues.
Melanie can communicate in English and is able to use British Sign Language to level 2. She works with clients across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients as well. Costs vary by location and therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The initial steps are kept simple so a conversation can start soon after sign-up.
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How Melanie uses client-centred and mindfulness work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting rather than directing. The therapist follows what the person brings to the room, helping them make sense of their experience and decide which changes to try. This approach is commonly used for issues like grief, low self‑esteem and relationship difficulties.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills. It helps people notice thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations with less reactivity. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, stress and mood regulation when practiced alongside talking therapy.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Melanie will collaborate with each person to identify what fits their goals and preferences. That might mean more listening and reflection at first, or adding mindfulness practices between sessions to support coping.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, care commitments and travel; they also allow shorter check‑in appointments or not being on camera when that helps. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer these practical benefits when working remotely.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
Which difficulties does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma and related concerns listed in her specialities.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy and mindfulness approaches, focusing on the person's strengths and lived experience.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life‑change issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she can communicate using British Sign Language to level 2.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.