Melissa Clarke, BACP
Melissa Clarke is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, low self-esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Melissa
Melissa Clarke is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, low self-esteem and depression. She holds BACP and brings 12 years of practical experience to sessions. Melissa aims to make the first steps feel manageable and respectful for anyone seeking change.
In sessions she creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings. She draws on talking therapy, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding.
Background and approach
She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that repeat in present life. Therapy often includes short exercises, simple worksheets, and occasional videos or card-style tools to practise between sessions. Melissa supports clients to set clear, practical goals and reviews progress regularly so the work stays focussed.
She offers structured 12-session packages with a review at six sessions to check progress and next steps. Sessions can be by video, phone or live chat, with brief messaging between sessions for specific questions during weekday hours. Melissa works with people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.
Sessions are conducted in English and scheduled to fit around daily life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 374380 | July 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 Melissa works with
Everything Melissa lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Melissa lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Melissa treats this as a collaborative process and will help clients decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. The plan can be adjusted as progress is reviewed, so therapy stays relevant to what the client wants to change.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions may suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, shorter practical guidance or when fitting a session into a busy day.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Melissa help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, isolation and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is integrative and collaborative, mixing talking therapy with practical tools. Techniques include mindfulness, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic reflection.
How long has she been working in this field?
Melissa has 12 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in the United Kingdom and is BACP. Sessions are offered from her UK practice but she accepts clients internationally.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Brief chat messages between sessions are responded to on weekdays within specified hours.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Scheduling follows the platform booking system and the therapist's published times.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill in a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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