- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- BSL level 2
About Melanie
Melanie Lucas is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD and trauma and abuse. She also helps with low self-esteem, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
Melanie believes clients are the experts in their own lives. She listens and reflects so people can make sense of their experiences. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms and on building everyday routines that feel manageable.
Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. That means conversations centre on what matters to the client, while introducing simple mindfulness practices to reduce rumination and settle intense feelings. Sessions are paced according to what each person can take.
Melanie has worked across health and community settings, supporting people with long-term conditions, caregiving stress and life-stage transitions. She has experience with bereavement, end-of-life issues, chronic illness and the effects of trauma on day-to-day life.
She is familiar with communication needs such as hearing impairment and can use British Sign Language to level 2. She also supports people dealing with relationship formats such as polyamory and non-monogamous arrangements, and assists veterans and those affected by attachment or abandonment issues.
Melanie offers straightforward, practical conversations. She helps people notice what is already working and tries out small changes together. If someone is unsure where to begin, she guides an initial assessment and sets short-term goals to track progress.
How Melanie’s approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can understand themselves more clearly. It helps when someone is unsure about decisions, relationships or their next steps in work or study.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce repetitive negative thinking and lower stress. These techniques can be useful for anxiety, rumination, panic and managing low mood.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Melanie will discuss goals and preferences and recommend what to try first. Over time she reviews what helps and adjusts methods with the client so sessions remain practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around study or shift work and cuts out travel time. It also lets people choose quieter timings, have shorter check-ins between commitments, or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage better.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD and trauma, plus related concerns like self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centred style that focuses on what matters to the person, combined with mindfulness techniques to reduce rumination and manage intense feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in UK health and community settings with a range of long-term and acute concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people who do not live in the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are conducted in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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