Melanie Lucas, BACP
Melanie Lucas is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar experiences and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
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About Melanie
Melanie Lucas is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar experiences and depression. She has 16 years of professional experience and works in a direct, supportive way. Melanie believes people know their own story and brings a steady presence to sessions while clients find their own solutions.
Her approach emphasises listening and respect. She uses client-centred methods that focus on each person's priorities.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices are drawn on to help people notice thoughts and feelings with less judgement. Melanie often supports people through life changes and crises. She also works with concerns such as self-esteem, trauma and abuse, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Additional areas she assists with include chronic illness, caregiver stress, bereavement, communication problems and issues related to divorce or separation. She can communicate in English and is able to use British Sign Language to level 2. Her BACP credential indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Melanie offers sessions in several online formats to suit different needs. In sessions she aims to create practical, manageable steps. Expect focused listening, reflective questions and simple mindfulness exercises.
The work is collaborative - she helps people find strategies that fit their life and goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 80057 | January 2027 |
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 Melanie works with
Everything Melanie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Melanie lists
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Online support
She also draws on mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. These small exercises help with symptoms of anxiety, stress, low mood and overwhelm by bringing calm and clearer thinking in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melanie will talk through goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. This makes the process collaborative and tailored to each person's needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video suits deeper conversations where seeing each other helps. Phone can be easier when less bandwidth is available or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text work well for brief updates, ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Melanie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar experiences and depression, plus related issues such as self-esteem and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative. She listens closely and helps clients set practical steps and try mindfulness practices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of life challenges and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and Melanie can communicate using British Sign Language to level 2.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided 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 therapist availability.
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