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Melanie Duffin, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

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Melanie Duffin welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain about their next step. She writes simply and listens closely so conversations stay focused on what matters to the person sitting in front of her. Melanie is calm and steady in sessions and aims to make the first steps less heavy for worried parents and anyone under strain.

She trained in counselling and psychotherapy and holds BACP registration, which she uses to guide her professional practice.

Background and approach

Melanie draws on ten years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, family worries, trauma and abuse, grief and low self esteem. Her work also covers related concerns such as communication problems, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image and issues around attachment and abandonment. In sessions Melanie uses a mix of practical and reflective approaches.

She helps people spot patterns that cause pain and tests small changes to improve daily life. Conversations are paced to each person’s needs and focus on realistic next steps rather than long lists of techniques. Melanie pays attention to how relationships shape feelings and to the stories people tell about themselves.

She gives space for grief and loss, and for practical planning when illness or caring responsibilities make life harder. The aim is calmer, clearer thinking and steadier coping in everyday moments. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

Melanie works from the United Kingdom and brings a straightforward, down-to-earth manner to therapy conversations.

Therapeutic approaches that translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often shortened to ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps in that direction despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for ongoing anxiety, stress and issues where avoidance has become a pattern.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and present relationships shape emotional responses. This approach can help people understand patterns in close relationships, communication problems and feelings linked to abandonment or attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melanie will talk with each person about their goals and try different ways of working until a comfortable fit is found. Decisions are made together so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial expressions and use visual materials, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in, and live chat or text-based messaging suit those who prefer typing or need therapy across the day. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and health needs while keeping the focus on steady progress.
What concerns does Melanie help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, family worries, trauma and abuse, grief and low self esteem along with related issues such as caregiving stress and chronic illness.
What style of therapy does she use in sessions?
Sessions blend practical problem-solving with reflective work, using approaches like acceptance and commitment techniques, attachment-informed ideas and client-centred listening.
How much experience does she have?
Melanie has ten years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is BACP registered and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
How are therapy sessions delivered?
Melanie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions run on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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