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Melanie Lucas, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyGriefBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

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Melanie Lucas supports people facing common and complex difficulties such as stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression and trauma. She also helps with low self-esteem, coping with big life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Melanie is based in the United Kingdom and speaks English.

She is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP in her credentials. Melanie uses a straightforward, person-focused style. She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to help people make sense of what they are facing and find practical ways to cope. Melanie offers calm, steady support while people describe what matters to them. Her practice includes Client-Centred Therapy, where the counsellor follows the person’s lead and helps them explore their feelings at their own pace.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and body sensations without getting swept away by them. These methods are used to support emotional regulation and clearer thinking. Across 16 years of professional experience Melanie has worked with many of the issues listed above and with related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, chronic illness and end-of-life questions.

That experience informs a practical, empathetic approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Melanie aims to make the first steps into counselling less daunting. She supports people to name what feels wrong, try manageable changes, and build on what already works in their lives.

How Melanie’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what the person says and helps them find their own answers. This approach is useful for emotional difficulties, grief, relationship questions and life transitions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts, feelings and body sensations with less reactivity. Exercises can reduce overwhelming anxiety, help with mood swings and support coping with chronic stress or pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melanie will talk with the person about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adapts pace and style through regular check-ins so the client stays in control of the process.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face from wherever they are; phone sessions work well when a camera is not needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, slower reflection or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility constraints while keeping the focus on the person’s goals and progress.
What issues does Melanie commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, ADHD and self-esteem concerns among other challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-focused and compassionate; she follows the client’s lead and helps them make sense of feelings and choices.
What experience does she bring?
Melanie has 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and country are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
16 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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