Counsellor profile
Melanie O'Brien, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 5 years of experience
Client-centred counsellor for common life struggles
Continue with MelanieAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (398746)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Melanie supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and depression
- Attachment and relationships
About Melanie
BACP. 5 years' experience. Melanie O'Brien works with people on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship issues and trauma. She describes her practice as rooted in person-centred counselling and uses that approach to help people talk through what feels difficult right now.
Melanie uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a trusting working relationship. She focuses on clear, direct conversation and reflective listening. Sessions aim to help people understand patterns, manage emotions and make decisions that feel more manageable.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including intimacy-related issues, eating and body image, parenting stresses, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also lists additional focus areas such as abandonment and attachment issues, chronic pain or illness, communication problems and substance misuse. These topics are approached through talking therapy rather than medical or diagnostic services.
Melanie says she works at the client’s pace and offers honest, straightforward reflections when helpful. The emphasis is on understanding what is happening for the person and finding practical ways to handle it day to day. She aims to reduce feelings of isolation and to support clearer thinking about next steps.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practises in the United Kingdom. Her profile notes a subscription-based fee structure that can be cancelled at any time; confirm the session formats offered before booking. To start, a short matching questionnaire is used and a first appointment is scheduled through the See online counselling options button.
How Client-Centred work adapts to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a trusting, respectful relationship where the person’s perspective is central. It uses active listening and reflection to help people clarify feelings, recognise patterns and decide what changes to try. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns.Melanie emphasises working at the client’s pace and offering straightforward reflections. That collaborative stance helps identify which approaches suit a person’s needs and practical goals. Together they decide what to focus on and how to structure sessions so they are useful and manageable.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make conversation-focused work like Client-Centred Therapy accessible from different locations, while the therapist and client check together that the chosen format suits their needs and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief and depression, plus many related topics such as body image and parenting stresses.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is Client-Centred Therapy, focused on building a trusting relationship and using reflective listening to help people make sense of their experiences.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of counselling experience according to the profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English for people within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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