- Warm listening approach
- Practical and reflective
- BACP registered
About Melanie
Melanie Duffin is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, family tensions, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. She works to make the first step into therapy easier and supports clients who want more motivation and confidence in day-to-day life. Melanie uses straightforward language and a calm manner to help people feel listened to.
She trained with a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has ten years of experience. Melanie creates a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. Sessions are adapted to each person rather than following a fixed script.
Her work draws on a mix of practical and reflective approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people to notice difficult feelings and make choices based on what matters to them.
Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships affect current connections and self-view. Melanie also uses client-centred listening so the person sets the pace and topics of therapy. Jungian perspectives sometimes help when people want to explore dreams, meaning or deeper patterns.
Melanie has supported people with a wide range of additional concerns including abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image and communication problems. She works with people affected by cancer, aging issues and blended family challenges. If you are unsure whether she is the right fit, the initial steps are simple and she will help clarify what to expect.
How Melanie uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. This is useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviours to ease distress, often with clear, short exercises to practise between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current ways of relating and self-worth, which can help with family issues and ongoing relational worries.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melanie will talk with each person about their goals and what feels most helpful. She adapts methods so sessions match the client’s needs and preferences rather than applying a single technique.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and making it easier to attend from different locations. Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are set by the service. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to offer regular check-ins, shorter appointments when needed, and continuity of care when someone cannot attend in person. These arrangements can make it simpler to maintain progress and practice techniques between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Melanie help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, family tensions, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. Additional areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image and communication issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends approaches to suit the person, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centred listening and some Jungian ideas. The style is practical and collaborative.
How long has she been practising?
Melanie has around 10 years of experience since qualifying with a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK meet with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.