- stress and anxiety
- attachment work
- blended family issues
About Melanie
Melanie Kennedy is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, LGBT-related issues, and intimacy-related difficulties, as well as a broad range of other challenges such as grief, addiction, and blended family issues.
Melanie prefers clear, direct conversations. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people set practical steps they can try between sessions. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that keep problems going and on small changes that make daily life easier.
Her approach draws on established therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Attachment-Based methods. Those tools are used to help people manage difficult thoughts, rebuild trust in relationships, and cope with life changes. Emotionally-Focused and Client-Centred ideas also shape the way she works with feelings and values.
She aims to collaborate with each person on goals and methods. That means looking at what is realistic and useful now, not promising quick fixes. Melanie also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues around body image and identity.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment using the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and still take steps that matter to them. It is useful for stress, anxiety and big life changes because it focuses on values and practical actions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gives hands-on strategies to reduce worry and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationship patterns shape trust and connection, which can help with intimacy and blended family tensions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different tools together. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted to fit how a person responds and what feels useful in everyday life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, avoid travel, and check in between commitments. Some formats may be shorter or use audio only, which can suit people who prefer less time on camera or need a quicker check-in.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, plus a wide range of other concerns such as grief, addiction, ADHD and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style informed by ACT, CBT, Attachment-Based methods, EFT and Client-Centred ideas to address thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and location?
She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.