- Client-Centred Therapy
- Depression support
- Grief and loss
About Melanie
Melanie O'Brien is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years' experience supporting people facing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties and grief. She lists stress, addictions, intimacy-related issues and a wide range of life challenges among her focus areas. Melanie works from a person-centred stance and aims to create a trusting relationship so conversations can feel straightforward and grounded.
She uses Client-Centred Therapy as the main approach. That means sessions centre on the client’s perspective. The therapist reflects what is said and pays attention to feelings and values so people can make sense of their experience.
Melanie also draws on other techniques to address depression and unhelpful thinking patterns when these are relevant. In practice this can mean talking through situations, trying small changes between sessions, and noticing how thoughts and feelings affect behaviour. This helps with things like low self-esteem, body image concerns and coping with chronic illness.
She has worked with issues tied to family background, attachment and abandonment, and with complex topics such as domestic violence, addiction and trauma. Sessions tend to be steady and direct, offering reflection and clear feedback rather than broad theory.
Melanie communicates in English and does not take international clients. Cost is handled through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to use the platform’s online matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.
How her therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy is at the heart of Melanie’s work. It focuses on the client’s own perspective, with the counsellor reflecting feelings and helping people find clarity about what matters to them. This approach suits people who want someone to listen closely and help them name their experience.She also draws on techniques used for depression and for addressing unhelpful thinking. These are practical ways to notice patterns in thoughts and feelings, and to try small changes between sessions. They can be useful for low mood, anxiety and issues like body image or coping with chronic illness.
Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Melanie will discuss options with each person, weigh up goals and preferences, and adapt the way she works as the relationship progresses. The aim is to agree on a style that fits the person’s needs rather than imposing a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering alternatives if being on camera is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits while helping people work on anxiety, relationships and related concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, plus issues such as addiction, body image and family problems.
What is her way of working in sessions?
Her main approach is Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people make sense of their feelings in their own words.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience providing counselling to people with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Pricing varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.