- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping tools
- Work on relationships
About Melissa
Melissa Foster is a BACP counsellor with five years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns and major life changes. She aims to make the first steps toward therapy easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space where people can be heard and feel respected.
She uses a person-centred style, which means sessions focus on the individual and what they need right now. Melissa helps people talk through feelings, spot patterns in their behaviour, and try practical ways to cope. That practical focus can include straightforward strategies to reduce anxiety or build self-worth.
Her background includes Level 5 training in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, which supports work at a deeper level when needed. She combines that depth with shorter-term tools from cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused approaches to match each person’s goals.
Typical concerns she supports include grief, parenting pressures, career stress, communication problems and issues around attachment and abandonment. Melissa also works with people facing challenges such as infidelity, divorce and fertility difficulties.
Sessions aim to be collaborative. The therapist and client agree goals and work at a pace that feels safe. Melissa encourages practical change alongside reflection, so people leave each session with clearer next steps.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Melissa works from a person-centred base, which means online sessions begin with listening to what matters most to the individual. This approach helps build understanding and shapes the direction of the work, whether the focus is on relationships, parenting or stress management.She also uses cognitive-behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers clear tools such as breathing exercises, thought records and behavioural experiments that suit short-term goals and practical change.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods together with the client. That collaborative planning helps shape whether therapy stays brief and solution-focused or moves into deeper psychodynamic themes over time.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to join from different locations. It also supports flexible session lengths and regular check-ins, helping therapy slot into everyday life without needing to rearrange too much.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa commonly support?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life transitions. Other areas include grief, parenting, career worries and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is person-centred and collaborative, focusing on what the individual needs. She blends reflective listening with practical strategies to help manage everyday difficulties.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience and completed Level 5 training in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. That training supports deeper therapeutic work alongside shorter-term approaches.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.