Counsellor profile
Meltem Hussein, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationship issues
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
About Meltem
Meltem Hussein is a counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has five years' experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and addiction among other concerns. Sessions are described as talking work that focuses on what the person wants to change.
She explains counselling as a conversation about change. Together they look at what feels manageable and what small steps might help. Meltem uses drawing and writing as optional ways to help people say things that are hard to put into words.
Her training includes a diploma in counselling and ongoing professional development through specialist courses. Meltem has worked in private practice and in a bereavement service, supporting people through loss and difficult life events.
Her approach draws on several methods, including attachment-based ideas, client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. She also uses existential and Jungian perspectives when these are helpful. The focus is on making meaning and helping people recover inner resources that may feel lost after distressing experiences.
Meltem stresses that psychotherapy covers many different models and that what helps one person may not help another. She aims to agree with each person which methods to use, rather than insisting on a single approach. This means the structure of sessions can vary depending on what the individual needs.
Sessions are offered in English and Meltem accepts clients in the United Kingdom and international clients. If someone wants to start, they are asked to use the site matching process to book an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds can affect current feelings and behaviour. It can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues and problems that stem from past loss or unstable care. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following what the person brings to the session. It helps people clarify their own choices and build confidence in how they want to move forward. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical steps and exercises, and can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Meltem will discuss the options with each person and agree on what to try first. The choice is collaborative and can change as the sessions proceed, based on the person’s goals and how they respond to different methods.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow use of drawing and writing within sessions, which Meltem offers as ways to express difficult material. If international work is relevant, discuss time differences when arranging appointments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction and a wide range of related concerns such as self-esteem and parenting.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Her work draws on attachment-based therapy, client-centred principles and cognitive behavioural techniques, with existential and Jungian ideas used when relevant.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of counselling experience, including private practice and work in a bereavement service.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients as well as people in the United Kingdom.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I arrange a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then 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.