Melanie Lingley

• Stress and anxiety
• Family and parenting
• CBT and mindfulness

About Melanie

Melanie Lingley helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression, trauma and grief. She uses conversation-based counselling that focuses on the person in front of her and practical ways to manage current problems. Melanie is registered with NCPS and has nine years of professional experience.

She works in a straightforward way. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what the person wants to change. Melanie draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client's perspective and on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to try practical steps for coping and thinking differently.

Mindfulness methods are used to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Melanie also uses psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that repeat in relationships and everyday life. These approaches are mixed to suit the issue being worked on rather than following a single method.

Typical concerns she addresses include parenting stress, blended family problems, attachment difficulties, divorce and separation, domestic violence, caregiver stress, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with anger, obsessive thoughts, guilt, shame, isolation and midlife concerns.

Sessions are aimed at helping people notice patterns, try new strategies and make decisions that fit their life. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first appointment is scheduled so practical steps can be agreed.

Therapeutic approaches for remote counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective and priorities; the counsellor listens closely and follows what the client wants to work on. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm in the moment.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Melanie will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and she will help choose methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and the plan can be adjusted as progress is made.

Check the current session options before booking to confirm how sessions are delivered. Many people find remote counselling helps fit appointments into a busy life, makes it easier to sustain regular sessions and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats need less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can suit different daily routines.

Topics Melanie lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Coping with life changes
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Melanie

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of focus and are commonly addressed in sessions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches.

How long has she been practising?

She has nine years of professional experience as a counsellor.

What are her credentials and where does she practise?

She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.