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Melanie Farnworth, BACP

Melanie Farnworth is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety and life changes.

About Melanie

Melanie Farnworth is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety and life changes. She offers straightforward, compassionate support for low mood, self-esteem concerns and family difficulties. Melanie also works with people affected by ADHD and those coping with illness or bereavement.

Melanie practises in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She draws on four years of experience in community and charity settings, including work with people facing cancer diagnoses.

Background and approach

That background informs a practical, gentle approach to difficult topics. Her sessions are relaxed and conversational. Melanie uses client-centred listening to follow what matters most to each person.

She pairs that with cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. People can expect to be treated with patience and without judgment. Conversations aim to clarify what is getting in the way now and to find small, achievable steps forward.

Melanie encourages clients to notice strengths and build on them over time. Appointments can be scheduled around work and other commitments. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can pick the format that fits their day.

The process begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and choosing a convenient time to meet.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	411155	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Melanie uses counselling approaches online

Melanie works from client-centred principles, which means she follows each person's concerns and priorities and offers empathic listening to help them feel heard. This approach is useful for people struggling with bereavement, family stress or low confidence since sessions focus on what matters most to the client.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. CBT is practical and often used for anxiety, depression and stress to identify unhelpful thinking and try new coping steps in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melanie will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to suit a client's goals and preferences. She treats therapy as a collaborative process and checks in about pace and focus as sessions progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact helps. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between appointments or for people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Melanie help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and coping with life changes, including family conflict and bereavement.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Melanie combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques to help clients understand thoughts and try new responses.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working in community and charity settings, including counselling for those affected by cancer.

What credentials and location are listed for Melanie?

Melanie is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for flexibility.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions are provided via a subscription model; the cost varies with location and therapist availability and the subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.