About Mellissa
Mellissa Hamley is a counsellor who helps people who feel anxious, low, stressed or stuck. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through worries such as panic, phobias, grief, relationship strain and difficulties with self-esteem. Her manner is down-to-earth and practical, aimed at helping someone feel steadier and clearer about next steps.
Mellissa uses an integrative approach, which means she adapts methods to the person in front of her rather than following one fixed plan.
Background and approach
Early sessions focus on understanding what is most troubling right now. Later work can look at deeper patterns when the client is ready. She draws on client-centred ideas to prioritise the person’s perspective and to build trust.
Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when thoughts and behaviours are keeping problems going. Hypnotherapy may be introduced to support relaxation and change where appropriate. Over five years of practice, Mellissa has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, family problems, intimacy and career stress.
She also offers coaching-style conversations for people looking for clearer goals and practical steps. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Mellissa holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Approaches that suit online working
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's own view of their problems. It helps build trust and gives space to talk about issues like grief, relationship strain or low self-worth. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and offers practical techniques to change them, which can help with panic, phobias, anxiety and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mellissa will discuss different methods and agree on what to try based on a client's goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making means plans can change as progress is made or as new needs emerge.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit into busy lives. Video is useful for full conversations that feel close to in-person sessions. Phone calls can be quicker check-ins or easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter updates, reflective writing or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to attend from work, home or while travelling and support continuity when schedules change.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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