Counsellor profile
Melanie Duffin, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 10 years of experience
Wellbeing counsellor for stress and grief
Continue with MelanieAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (410684)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Melanie supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Melanie
BACP. 10 years' experience. Melanie Duffin is a wellbeing counsellor who works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and self esteem. She offers counselling focused on helping people talk through difficult feelings and rebuild confidence.
Melanie has a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based work, client-centred methods and Jungian ideas. Sessions are described in plain terms: talking about what matters, noticing patterns, and practising small changes between meetings.
Her practice pays attention to family-related issues such as blended family difficulties, communication problems and commitment concerns. She also supports people facing abandonment worries, attachment issues, long-term illness and caregiving stress. Practical topics like body image, chronic pain, cancer, and coping after disasters are also within her stated focus.
Melanie aims to make sessions straightforward and non-judgemental. She works with clients to identify what they want to change and which steps might help. Conversations can cover past experiences and current pressures so that coping strategies feel relevant to everyday life.
Clients can expect a collaborative conversation where the counsellor listens and reflects, then suggests practical techniques to try between appointments. The emphasis is on clear, workable ideas rather than jargon. Melanie practises in the United Kingdom and conducts work in English.
How Melanie uses therapy approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that matter despite uncomfortable feelings; it can help with anxiety, stress and motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and offers practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current reactions and can help with abandonment worries and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can mix techniques so work feels practical and relevant rather than academic.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a workday or to have shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also help when someone prefers not to travel to an appointment. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep support flexible and to help clients apply exercises between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and self esteem, and related issues such as body image and caregiver stress.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and client-centred approaches alongside Jungian ideas to help people notice patterns and try practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years' experience working as a counsellor and holds a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Is she accredited with a professional body?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees arranged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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