Melanie Lucas, BACP
Melanie Lucas is a counsellor with 16 years of experience who helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder and depression.
About Melanie
Melanie Lucas is a counsellor with 16 years of experience who helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder and depression. She also supports people living with ADHD, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and the strain of life changes. Melanie works in a straightforward, respectful way and meets people where they are.
Melanie uses an approach that treats the person as the expert of their own life. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and build on personal strengths.
Background and approach
She listens without judgement and helps people find clearer ways to cope with difficult emotions. Mindfulness is part of her way of working. She helps people notice their thoughts and feelings with gentleness so they can choose different responses.
This can be useful for anxiety, panic and for learning to manage mood swings. Melanie has particular experience supporting those affected by abandonment and attachment issues, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, and life events such as divorce or bereavement. She can also offer help around communication difficulties, guilt and shame, and concerns that arise in non-monogamous relationships.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, commonly shown as BACP. Melanie speaks English and can work with international clients. Her manner is calm and encouraging, aimed at helping people take practical steps towards change.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 80057 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Melanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Melanie names
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Approaches you can use online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s own experience at the centre of the work. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what they hear and helps the person explore options at their own pace. This approach helps when someone wants to feel heard and gain clarity about choices.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without judgement. Practices are short and practical, and can help with anxiety, panic and managing mood shifts. Melanie uses mindfulness exercises to support calmer responses and better day-to-day coping.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods feel most helpful, adapting plans based on needs, goals and personal preference. That collaboration helps make sessions feel relevant and realistic.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face to face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Melanie help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder and depression, along with ADHD, trauma and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is listening led and collaborative, building on the client’s strengths and focusing on practical steps for change.
How much experience does she have?
Melanie has 16 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do costs and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Melanie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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