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Melanie Kennedy , BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

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Melanie Kennedy offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. She writes short, clear goals with each person and focuses on small steps that can change day-to-day life. Melanie keeps conversations simple and direct so parents and busy people can follow along on a phone.

She aims to make the first contact easy and non-judgemental. With eight years of experience, Melanie draws on a mix of evidence-informed ways of working.

Background and approach

She uses acceptance and commitment techniques to help people notice difficult thoughts and still move toward what matters. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape how someone responds now. Client-centred approaches guide how she listens - the person leads and the counsellor follows.

Melanie helps with stress, anxiety and low mood, and she supports people facing relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also sees those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focus areas include ADHD, caregiving stress, chronic health issues and body image problems.

Sessions can cover practical coping skills, clearer communication strategies, and ways to manage intense feelings. Melanie will work with each person to build a plan that fits their life and priorities. Progress is usually steady and tailored to what the person can manage between sessions.

Work is offered in English and can be arranged for people outside the UK. Appointments use flexible formats so therapy can fit around work, family, and other commitments.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Melanie commonly draws on acceptance and commitment therapy and attachment-based work in online sessions. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them block meaningful action, which can help with anxiety, low mood and ongoing stress. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns, and it can be useful for improving intimacy and communication in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Melanie will listen to a person’s situation, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Together they will review progress and adapt the plan if a different approach seems a better fit.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing facial cues matters. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick reflections, journalling between appointments or when someone prefers written communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments while working with registered or accredited professionals.
What kinds of problems does Melanie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. There are also services for grief, trauma, addictions and care-related stress.
What is her main style in sessions?
Melanie blends client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural and acceptance-based approaches. Sessions focus on understanding issues and trying small changes between meetings.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has eight years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as noted in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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