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Melanie Duffin, BACP

Melanie Duffin is a wellbeing counsellor who aims to make therapy practical and approachable.

About Melanie

Melanie Duffin is a wellbeing counsellor who aims to make therapy practical and approachable. She holds a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has spent ten years helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, family concerns and low self-esteem. Melanie focuses on meeting each person where they are and creating space to talk without judgement.

She uses a mix of gentle, evidence-informed methods to help people build coping skills and clarity.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped around what matters to the individual, whether that means learning ways to cope with difficult memories, shifting unhelpful thinking, or strengthening emotional connections. Melanie values straightforward conversations and practical steps that people can use between sessions. Her background in Counselling and Psychotherapy supports an integrative style.

She draws on client-centred and cognitive approaches alongside attachment ideas to understand how relationships affect wellbeing. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques are used to help people find meaningful actions even when feelings are painful. Many people come with complex life events such as loss, long-term illness, caregiving strain, or identity questions.

Melanie works on one issue at a time and breaks bigger problems into manageable pieces. She explains options clearly and checks in often so progress feels steady rather than rushed. Conversations can cover practical coping, patterns in relationships, and ways to rebuild confidence.

Melanie encourages small, achievable goals and respects each person's pace. Her aim is to support people toward a steadier sense of control and more hopeful day-to-day living.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	410684	February 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Melanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Melanie names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.

How these approaches are used in online therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address the impact of traumatic events by working at a pace that feels manageable and by learning ways to reduce overwhelming reactions. It aims to restore a sense of safety and control after difficult experiences.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without struggling with them, then choosing actions that reflect what matters most. It is useful when worry, avoidance or painful feelings stop someone from living the life they want.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence current interactions and emotions. This can help people improve communication, set clearer boundaries and feel more connected in important relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and collaborate to choose what fits a person's needs, goals and preferences. That may mean trying short experiments in sessions and adjusting the plan as things change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people fit therapy around work, family life and health needs while still working with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Melanie often help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, family worries and low self-esteem. Additional areas include body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is grounded and client-centred, combining acceptance strategies, cognitive tools and attachment ideas. Sessions focus on practical coping and exploring relationship patterns that affect wellbeing.

How long has she worked in counselling?

She has ten years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages. That experience informs a flexible approach to different problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered and can international clients book?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available online?

Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person. Different formats are useful for shorter check-ins or deeper conversations.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.