Melissa Clarke, BACP
Melissa Clarke offers a practical, person-focused approach to therapy.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +3 more
About Melissa
Melissa Clarke offers a practical, person-focused approach to therapy. She uses conversational work and evidence-informed techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. Melissa aims to make the first steps feel manageable and straightforward for someone under pressure.
She draws on 12 years of experience and a BACP credential. She listens first, then helps clients spot patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions often include talking, simple exercises, mindfulness practices and worksheets to try between meetings.
Background and approach
Melissa pays attention to attachment and relationship dynamics. She helps people understand how past experiences shape trust, closeness and communication now. That attention can be useful for issues such as abandonment, commitment concerns, codependency and infidelity.
Cognitive techniques are used to challenge unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping skills. Sessions aim to build clearer choices and better day-to-day coping for problems like impostor feelings, impulse control, guilt and shame. Therapy can also address life transitions and purpose, including money worries, isolation and the aftermath of separation.
Work is tailored to each person’s situation and pace. Melissa invites clients to set goals and to review progress as therapy continues.
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
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood. This approach helps people clarify goals and build confidence at their own pace during calls or messages.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical strategies to change behaviour and mood. CBT works well online with worksheets, short exercises and review of progress between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and preferences. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan can be adjusted together.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, written exercises and ongoing reflection between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to make therapy accessible around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Melissa focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship difficulties, and helps with life changes and purpose.
What therapy style can I expect?
Sessions are conversational and client-centred, combining attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural tools and mindfulness practices to create practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has 12 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds BACP registration and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across borders in English.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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