Melanie O'Brien, BACP
Melanie O'Brien works from a client-centred approach that puts the relationship first.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- +10 more
About Melanie
Melanie O'Brien works from a client-centred approach that puts the relationship first. She offers a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what is worrying them. Melanie aims to help individuals feel heard and understood while they make sense of difficult feelings.
She commonly supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and problems with self-esteem. She also helps those dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns and eating issues.
Background and approach
Melanie addresses practical life changes, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and problems linked to family of origin and communication. Her way of working is gentle and direct. Sessions focus on the client’s experience and what feels useful in the moment.
Melanie uses person-centred principles to build trust and then adapts the conversation to meet each person’s needs. Melanie has five years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. She draws on that background to offer consistent, grounded support as people work through difficult moments.
The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or messaging. Melanie describes therapy as a collaborative process and guides people at a pace that suits them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398746 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Melanie works with
Everything Melanie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Melanie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
That approach is simple in practice - the counsellor reflects what the person says and follows their lead. This can help with self-esteem, attachment and issues such as abandonment, body image and caregiver stress by giving space to name and understand painful experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melanie will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they choose what feels most helpful. The process is collaborative and paced to the individual rather than pushed toward a single technique.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a near face-to-face feel, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit shorter check-ins and messaging helps people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caring responsibilities or mobility limitations while maintaining continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Melanie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem concerns. Additional areas include addictions, trauma and intimacy-related issues and family of origin problems.
What is Melanie's therapeutic style?
She works in a client-centred way, focusing on listening and building a trusting relationship. Conversations are guided by what feels most useful to each person.
How much experience does she have?
Melanie has five years of experience working with a range of emotional and practical difficulties. That background informs a steady, grounded approach to therapy.
Where is Melanie based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as supplied in her profile.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Melanie?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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