Flavia Melo, BACP
Flavia Melo is a counsellor who focuses on the link between body and mind to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Flavia
Flavia Melo is a counsellor who focuses on the link between body and mind to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. She works in a direct, practical way and brings seven years of experience to sessions. Flavia speaks English and Portuguese and practises in the United Kingdom with registration from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Flavia uses body-focused work alongside talking therapy to notice how emotions show up physically.
Background and approach
She opens the first session by asking about current feelings and personal goals, then agrees a simple plan with each person. Sessions may include breathing and movement exercises, creative elements such as music or art, and guided reflection to increase awareness. People come to her for many concerns, including life changes, relationships, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and trauma.
She also supports those dealing with panic attacks, postpartum challenges, seasonal mood changes and questions about identity and intimacy. Her approach aims to help people recognise patterns held in the body and try small, manageable changes. Flavia combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques with mindfulness and somatic work to address thoughts, sensations and behaviours together.
She also draws on Internal Family Systems ideas to map different parts of a person’s experience when helpful. The focus is on clear steps people can practise between sessions. Sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat or messaging to suit different needs.
People who want to begin select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 401508 | June 2026 |
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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Flavia works with
Everything Flavia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Flavia lists
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Online support
She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness through simple practices like breathing and body scans. These exercises help reduce reactivity and support better sleep and emotional regulation.
Somatic Therapy is used to notice where emotions sit in the body and to develop gentle movement or breathing habits that change physical tension. That can be helpful after trauma or during stress when sensations feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and guided exercises, phone works well for lower bandwidth or shorter check-ins, and messaging suits people who prefer short, flexible contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity between sessions.
Frequently asked
What kinds of difficulties does she help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety and depression and related concerns such as self-esteem, relationship strain and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style blends body-based exercises with talking therapy, practical CBT techniques and mindfulness practices to address thoughts, feelings and physical sensations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with people on issues including trauma, panic, postpartum mood changes and eating or sleeping difficulties.
What professional credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in my preferred language?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she is able to work with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost 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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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