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Melinda Best, BACP

Melinda Best is a counsellor with 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Melinda

Melinda Best is a counsellor with 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on practical support for people facing addictions, relationship and family strains, low self-esteem and the stress that comes with caring responsibilities. She also offers coaching for motivation, confidence and career-related concerns.

She starts by listening to each person's story and recognising their strengths. Melinda believes clients know their lives best and that therapy is a collaborative process.

Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at making small, manageable changes that feel achievable. Melinda blends talking-based methods with structured, skills-focused work. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to build understanding and trust, then draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking.

Mindfulness practices and somatic exercises may be included to help with stress and bodily tension. Her background covers addictions, communication and commitment issues, chronic illness and caregiver strain. She also supports people facing guilt, shame, life purpose questions, isolation and midlife transitions.

Cultural differences and multicultural concerns are part of her day-to-day practice. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online through video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Melinda is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.

She works in a way that aims to fit around practical life demands and personal goals.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	82077	September 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

Everything Melinda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Coaching
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Ways of working Melinda names

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How Melinda’s approaches work online

Melinda often combines Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding, helping people feel heard and respected while they talk through issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) uses practical techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try alternative ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress.

She may also use Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that calm the mind and reduce reactivity. These practices are short and can be used between sessions to manage stress and ground attention in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Melinda treats this as a collaborative process - she will discuss options, try methods, and adjust based on what the person finds helpful and what their goals are.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and surroundings allow it. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter or low-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing reflections or when typing feels more comfortable. These options aim to make therapy fit around work, caregiving and day-to-day life rather than creating additional strain.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Melinda help with?

She supports people dealing with addictions, relationship and family problems, low self-esteem and coaching needs. Additional areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress and midlife challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then uses talking and skill-building to help people make gradual changes.

How much professional experience does she have?

Melinda has 16 years of professional work experience in counselling and related support roles in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions delivered?

Therapy is available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person best.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

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