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Melanie O'Brien, BACP

Melanie O'Brien works from a client-centred approach that places the relationship at the heart of therapy.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Melanie

Melanie O'Brien works from a client-centred approach that places the relationship at the heart of therapy. She creates a calm, respectful space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, or problems with relationships and self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and are provided from the United Kingdom by a counsellor who holds BACP registration.

Melanie keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens, reflects, and helps people make sense of difficult experiences.

Background and approach

That includes work on addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, body image, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with separation, family problems, caregiver strain, chronic illness and related stress. Her way of working is gentle and honest.

She aims to build trust so people feel able to explore things at their own pace. Melanie uses client-centred principles alongside other helpful ideas to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Melanie has five years of professional experience.

During that time she has supported people with issues such as depression, eating concerns, control and communication difficulties, and feelings of isolation. She focuses on creating clarity and small, manageable steps forward. Sessions are available online in several formats, including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that suits them via the Start Therapy button. Her tone is down-to-earth and compassionate. Melanie encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck to consider reaching out and beginning a conversation about what matters to them.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	398746	January 2027

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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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Ways of working Melanie names

Client-Centred Therapy

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Client‑centred counselling and online working

Melanie's main approach is client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy and building trust so people can speak openly and find their own answers. This approach is well suited to issues like low mood, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns where being heard matters most.

She also draws on complementary ideas to help with practical problems such as coping with chronic illness, addiction, communication difficulties and changes after separation. These additions are used flexibly to provide reflections and tools that fit each person's situation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melanie collaborates with each person to decide what feels most helpful, adjusting pace and techniques to match goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps people feel more in control of how therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when meeting in person is difficult, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family commitments, or mobility issues while keeping the focus on the therapeutic relationship and progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?

Melanie works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family problems.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

She uses a client-centred approach that emphasises listening and building trust so people can explore at their own speed. That approach is combined with other helpful ideas to shape sessions around each person's needs.

What background and experience does the counsellor have?

Melanie has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues. Her practice focuses on creating an open, grounded space and offering reflections to help people move forward.

Where is the counsellor based and what are the credentials?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, which is shown as her listed credential.

Can I work with this counsellor if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered online?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

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