Melinda Best, BACP
Melinda Best works with people dealing with addictions, relationship strain, family tension and low self-esteem.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +4 more
About Melinda
Melinda Best works with people dealing with addictions, relationship strain, family tension and low self-esteem. She also supports those looking for coaching around motivation, confidence and work-related challenges. Melinda writes plainly and focuses on what will make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
Melinda has 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. She sees each person as the expert on their own life and builds on what is already working for them.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to help people notice strengths and take small, practical steps forward. Her approach mixes person-centred listening with goal-focused tools. That means time is given to understanding the person and also to trying techniques that can change patterns of thinking and behaviour.
Mindfulness and body-focused methods are used where helpful to reduce tension and improve self-awareness. People come for a variety of concerns including addiction, communication problems, guilt and shame, midlife questions, and caregiving stress. Melinda pays attention to medical and life circumstances such as chronic pain or ageing that can affect mood and choices.
Sessions are practical and collaborative. The work can include exploring values, setting achievable goals, and practising new ways of responding to difficult feelings. Melinda aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on real change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 82077 | September 2026 |
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 Melinda works with
Everything Melinda lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Melinda lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. The work is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions can be held by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging which makes therapy more flexible. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a full conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a busy day. Live chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, notes between sessions or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving or mobility constraints while keeping the focus on practical progress and steady support.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Melinda help with?
She works with addictions, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem and coaching around motivation and confidence. Additional focuses include chronic illness, caregiving stress, infidelity and life purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centred listening with practical tools such as CBT and mindfulness. Sessions balance understanding a person’s story with trying techniques to change thinking and behaviour.
What is her professional background?
Melinda has 16 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Her work has included support for addictions, relationship difficulties and executive coaching.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are delivered via 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 to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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