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Melanie Lucas, BACP

Melanie Lucas is a counsellor with 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Bipolar disorder
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About Melanie

Melanie Lucas is a counsellor with 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. Melanie believes clients hold important knowledge about their own lives and draws on that as therapy begins.

Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She listens first and follows the client’s lead, helping people notice strengths and small changes that make a difference.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and practical, with time spent on what matters today rather than jargon. Melanie practises client-centred work and uses mindfulness approaches to build awareness and calm. That combination is useful for people dealing with panic, persistent low mood, or the emotional strain of illness and caregiving.

She can also support those grappling with attachment wounds, abandonment, communication problems, or relationship styles such as polyamory and non-monogamy. She has experience supporting people affected by cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and issues common to veterans and armed forces backgrounds. Melanie can communicate using British Sign Language to level 2, which helps when working with hearing impaired clients.

Sessions can take place online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Melanie works collaboratively to set goals and pace, and aims to help people build practical coping skills they can use between meetings.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	80057	January 2027

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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

Everything Melanie lists on their public professional profile, 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

Ways of working Melanie names

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Client-centred and mindfulness work online

Melanie uses client-centred therapy, which puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without directing, helps name feelings and priorities, and works with each client to set gentle goals that feel manageable. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside this. It teaches simple attention and breathing methods that help reduce anxiety, manage panic, and bring steadiness during grief or mood shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melanie will explore which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences and will adjust pace and focus together. The process is collaborative, so clients help shape what happens in sessions as trust grows.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter reflections or people who prefer typing. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and life demands.

Frequently asked

What concerns can Melanie help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like panic, chronic illness and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and client-centred, focusing on listening and following the client’s lead. She uses practical conversations to find strengths and small, useful steps forward.

What is her professional background?

She has 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

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

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients. She can also communicate using British Sign Language to level 2.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.