Counsellor profile
Melanie Kennedy , BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Relationship issues
About Melanie
Counsellor Melanie Kennedy is a BACP member with eight years' experience. She works with stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related areas listed in her profile.
Melanie listens to what matters to the person in front of her and works in a straightforward way. Sessions are focused on what people want to change and on practical steps they can try between meetings. She uses a mix of approaches to suit the issue and the person rather than one single method.
Her practice draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-informed work. These help with managing difficult thoughts, noticing patterns in relationships, and deciding on values-based action. Melanie also uses client-centred and emotionally focused ways of working where helpful.
People come for a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and relationships, including sleep and eating issues, grief, trauma and long-term health challenges. She can talk about boundaries, communication and coping with life changes in clear, practical terms.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session via the See online counselling options button.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Melanie commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed work alongside client-centred practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take action based on what matters to them rather than getting stuck in avoidance. Attachment-informed work looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current reactions and trust. Client-centred practice focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings in the room.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with the client and decide together what feels most useful. That choice can change over time as needs and goals become clearer, and the therapist will check in about it regularly.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm the available session types before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it simpler to continue sessions across different locations, but check the exact arrangements and format with her when scheduling.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues plus a broad range of other difficulties listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical mix of approaches including ACT, CBT, attachment-informed work, client-centred and emotionally focused methods to suit each person's needs.
How long has she worked as a counsellor?
She has eight years' professional experience in counselling work.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.