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Flavia Melo, BACP

Flavia Melo is a counsellor who combines body-focused work with talking therapies to address trauma, stress, anxiety and depression.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Flavia

Flavia Melo is a counsellor who combines body-focused work with talking therapies to address trauma, stress, anxiety and depression. She has seven years of experience and speaks English and Portuguese. Her approach aims to help people notice how feelings show up in the body and learn practical ways to feel steadier day to day.

In early sessions she asks about current concerns, emotional history and what a more manageable life would look like.

Background and approach

She and the client set clear goals and agree on simple steps to try between meetings. Flavia brings together somatic tools, mindfulness practices and cognitive techniques to give people different ways to respond when distress appears. Sessions may include guided body awareness, breath work, gentle movement and reflective conversation.

Creative elements such as music or art are sometimes used to help people access emotions that are hard to put into words. The focus is on small, practical changes that can fit into everyday life. Flavia also explores relationship patterns, self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns alongside trauma and family issues.

She helps people manage symptoms like panic, low mood, sleep disruption and struggles with body image and eating. Her work often centres on increasing self-understanding and building coping skills. People who prefer therapy in Portuguese can work in that language.

Flavia accepts clients in the United Kingdom and also works with people internationally. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or messaging according to client needs.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	401508	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How somatic and cognitive approaches work online

Flavia uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and somatic methods to address both thoughts and the body's responses. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and offers simple experiments to change behaviour, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Somatic work focuses on bodily sensations and movement to help people notice and shift physical patterns linked to stress or trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different tools and adapt methods based on what feels useful. This is a collaborative process where techniques are chosen to fit the client's needs, pace and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for exercises and teaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for ongoing support, brief reflections or when people prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Flavia commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related issues. Other focuses include relationship worries, self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends somatic techniques, mindfulness and cognitive approaches. Sessions balance body awareness exercises with reflective conversation and practical tasks.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Flavia has seven years of experience working with people affected by emotional and bodily symptoms. That experience shapes her practical, step-by-step approach.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. She can work with clients in either language.

Are sessions offered to people outside the UK?

She accepts international clients and can conduct sessions with people living outside the United Kingdom.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. This variety lets people choose what fits their routine and preferences.

How are fees and starting steps arranged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.