Melanie Lucas

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• BACP registered

About Melanie

Melanie Lucas works on stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and coping with life changes using a client-led approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 16 years' experience.

Melanie uses Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people talk through difficult feelings and responses. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on listening, reflection and practical ways to manage problems. Sessions are conversational and aim to build understanding and clearer choices.

She has worked across a range of issues including compassion fatigue, abandonment and attachment concerns, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, and communication problems. Melanie also supports people dealing with cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and those affected by veteran and armed forces issues.

Her practice includes work with panic attacks, panic disorder, polyamory or non-monogamous relationship issues, and the particular needs of people with autism and Asperger Syndrome. She can communicate using British Sign Language to level 2 and is able to work with hearing-impaired clients.

Melanie frames the first sessions around what clients want to focus on and helps set simple, achievable goals. She draws on mindfulness exercises to manage anxiety and on client-centred listening to clarify values and next steps. The emphasis is on clear practical support over time.

Melanie works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She accepts international clients and brings 16 years of professional practice to her counselling.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, using attentive listening and reflective responses to help clarify what matters most. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on understanding the client's perspective and on helping them choose next steps that feel manageable.

Mindfulness Therapy involves simple exercises to bring attention to the present moment and to notice thoughts and feelings without judgement. In online work these practices can be used to reduce immediate anxiety, to manage stress, and to support coping during life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melanie will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as you progress.

The practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please check which formats are offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to make regular contact easier and to support steady progress.

Topics Melanie lists

• Stress and 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 and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy

Questions about Melanie

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas she helps people with, including panic attacks and panic disorder.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy, focusing on listening, reflection and practical coping strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she can communicate in British Sign Language to level 2.

Can she work with international clients?

Yes. She accepts international clients according to the information supplied.

What session formats does she offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the available formats before booking.

How much do sessions cost and how do they charge?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.