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Melissa Clarke, BACP

Melissa Clarke is a UK counsellor who brings 12 years of experience to sessions.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Melissa

Melissa Clarke is a UK counsellor who brings 12 years of experience to sessions. She draws on several therapeutic approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Melissa aims to make the first step easier by creating a calm, respectful space for people to talk about what matters most to them.

She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. That helps when people feel stuck in repeat problems such as commitment issues, codependency or fear of abandonment.

Background and approach

Melissa also uses client-centred ways of working, which put the person’s experience at the heart of each session. Cognitive behavioural techniques are offered to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical experiments that change day-to-day moods and reactions. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and reduce overwhelm in moments of stress.

Psychodynamic thinking helps uncover deeper patterns behind recurring difficulties like guilt, shame or impulsivity. Sessions commonly focus on communication problems, trust and infidelity, isolation and life purpose, and navigating divorce or separation. Melissa supports people dealing with money worries, control issues and the emotional effects of narcissistic relationships.

She aims for straightforward, practical work alongside space to reflect. Therapy is provided in English and can be delivered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Melissa is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and practises in the United Kingdom.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	374380	July 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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Ways of working Melissa names

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How Melissa's approaches work online

Melissa often combines attachment-based ideas with client-centred work to help people understand patterns in relationships. Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current reactions and relationship habits, which can be useful for issues like codependency, commitment worries or fear of abandonment. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s priorities, creating space for honest reflection and self-directed change.

She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to turn thoughts into practical experiments. CBT-style steps help spot unhelpful thinking, try small behaviour changes and notice the result, which is helpful for anxiety, mood and coping with life changes. Choosing the right blend of approaches is collaborative - the therapist will discuss options, try techniques together and adapt the plan based on what feels most useful to the person.

Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging so therapy can fit around life. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions suit people with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick reflections, or when someone needs to fit therapy into a busy day. These options give flexibility and make it easier to maintain regular sessions while working towards personal goals.

Frequently asked

What issues does Melissa commonly help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship concerns such as communication problems, infidelity and divorce or separation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions mix client-centred listening with practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness exercises to address thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

How much experience does she have?

Melissa has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where does she practise?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and provides services in the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English and Melissa is able to work with clients based outside the UK as well.

What session formats are offered?

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

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist arrangements; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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