Melissa Miller

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief and loss

About Melissa

Melissa Miller works on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, using a client-focused approach and cognitive behavioural techniques. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds NCPS, and has 10 years' experience in practice.

She meets individuals who are dealing with family conflict, communication problems, commitment worries and the practical fall-out of separation. She has supported people affected by cancer, chronic illness, caring responsibilities and fertility concerns, and has experience with those who have lived with domestic violence.

Sessions draw on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person's experience, and on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. In practical terms this means talking through recent difficulties, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and trying small changes between sessions.

Melissa works in a straightforward, conversational way. She listens, reflects what she hears, and offers practical strategies when that is useful. She also helps people process loss and manage the ongoing strain of long-term health problems or caring roles.

Her background includes a BA (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a decade of clinical work in the United Kingdom. That combination has led to experience across a broad range of life stresses and relationship issues. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before the first session so she can understand immediate needs.

How her approaches work for remote counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and aims to make sessions responsive to what matters most now; it suits people who want conversational, reflective sessions about relationships, loss or life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and unhelpful patterns.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk through goals and preferences with the client and agree an approach that fits their needs, adjusting methods as progress is reviewed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work and family life because they remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can be scheduled around appointments or treatments. Remote work also makes it possible to continue counselling while managing caring duties or health-related limitations.

Topics Melissa lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Blended family issues
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Postpartum depression
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Questions about Melissa

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed as core areas of work and are regularly supported in sessions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to guide conversations and practical change.

What experience does she have?

She has 10 years' professional experience working with relationship issues, grief, long-term illness and domestic abuse.

Where is she based and how is she registered?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds NCPS.

Do sessions take place in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.