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Flavia Melo, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 7 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Portuguese
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Flavia Melo offers a body-aware approach to therapy that connects feelings, sensations and everyday thoughts. She uses practical methods to help people reduce stress and anxiety, manage depression, and rebuild self-esteem. Flavia works in English and Portuguese and brings seven years of experience to her practice in the United Kingdom.

She pays attention to how emotion shows up in the body and uses that understanding to guide sessions. That means talking about events and feelings, and noticing physical responses like tension, breath or posture.

Background and approach

Sessions can include simple exercises and awareness techniques to help people learn new ways of responding to old patterns. Flavia often combines cognitive tools with mindfulness and somatic awareness. This helps when worries, panic or low mood feel stuck in the body.

She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, career uncertainty and life transitions. Her practice includes work on more specific issues such as body image, codependency, avoidant patterns, postpartum depression, panic attacks and somatisation. She uses straightforward conversations alongside creative elements like music or art when these tools feel helpful to a person’s goals.

In the first session she explores current experiences and what the person wants to change. From there she and the client agree on practical steps and techniques to try. Progress is reviewed as therapy continues so plans can be adjusted to fit real life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Flavia uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. CBT is practical and goal-focused, useful for anxiety, panic and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment and to bodily sensations; it can reduce rumination and improve sleep and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Flavia discusses goals and preferences with each person and chooses techniques collaboratively. That way the plan can blend thinking tools, breath and body awareness or internal systems work to suit what the person wants to achieve.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support quick reflections, homework prompts or regular touchpoints between full sessions, giving flexibility for busy schedules and different ways of engaging with therapy.

What issues can Flavia help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns, and with life changes such as career shifts or parenting strain. She also works with trauma, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, and related concerns like body image and panic attacks.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach blends talking therapies with attention to the body. Sessions include practical techniques from cognitive methods, mindfulness and somatic work, plus creative tools when they suit the person.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience working with people on anxiety, depression, trauma and other concerns.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as shown in her profile.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts clients from other countries as well.

What session formats are available?

She works online via video calls and phone sessions, and also offers live chat or text-based messaging for shorter check-ins or ongoing support.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Portuguese

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Flavia Melo, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety