Melanie Lucas
Supportive counsellor for major life challenges
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About Melanie
Melanie Lucas helps people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue and big life changes. She listens with an open, respectful manner and encourages people to use their own strengths to make small, steady changes.
Melanie is named in the first paragraph to make it clear who the profile describes. She works from the view that the person knows their story best.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the individual and on practical steps they can try between meetings. Conversations aim to be straightforward and grounded rather than full of technical terms. Melanie practises client-centred work and uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice their thoughts and feelings without judgment.
This can suit worries, low mood, and the emotional effects of illness or caregiving. She adapts the pace to each person and supports them as they try new ways of coping. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has 16 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
Melanie can communicate in English and is able to use British Sign Language at level 2 for aspects of communication. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions based on the therapist's schedule. Costs are handled through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and details will be explained during the initial steps.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 16
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 80057
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Melanie's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Melanie works with
Everything Melanie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Melanie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Melanie works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Melanie will work together with the person to decide which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as the person notices what helps and what does not.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm which options are available before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when a longer visit would be difficult. They also let people use mindfulness exercises during or between sessions so techniques can be practiced in everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Melanie help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma and related concerns such as low self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and practical, focusing on the person’s own goals and strengths while introducing mindfulness to help manage difficult thoughts and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
Melanie has 16 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people through a range of life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Melanie can use British Sign Language to level 2 for aspects of communication.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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