- CBT and mindfulness
- Somatic awareness
- English and Portuguese
About Flavia
Flavia Melo is a counsellor who combines body-focused work with talk therapy to help people manage stress and anxiety. She draws on seven years of experience and uses practical techniques to address what shows up in the body as well as the mind. Flavia speaks English and Portuguese and works from the United Kingdom.
Her sessions start with a clear conversation about current experience and what each person wants to change. Early meetings focus on emotional patterns and how these show up physically. Flavia uses simple exercises and creative elements such as music and art to build awareness and new ways of coping.
People see her for a range of concerns including panic, long-term anxiety, low mood, relationship strain and difficulties with sleep or eating. She also supports those navigating life changes, postpartum adjustment and issues such as body image or feelings of emptiness.
Flavia blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with mindfulness and somatic methods to help people notice thoughts, bodily responses and habitual reactions. She also draws on Internal Family Systems ideas to explore different parts of a person’s inner life. Sessions aim to be practical, with step-by-step tools people can use between meetings.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person. Early work often involves learning grounding and breathing techniques, shifting unhelpful thinking, and small behavioural experiments. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Flavia uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Somatic Therapy in clear, practical ways. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behaviour changes to see what helps. Somatic Therapy supports noticing bodily sensations and learning grounding or breathing exercises to reduce intense reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and will adjust work over time based on what helps most.
The original biography did not list specific remote session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for brief check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible for international clients to work with registered or accredited professionals based in the United Kingdom without relocation.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, panic and depression, plus related issues like sleep, eating and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines body-focused work with talk therapy, using practical exercises, creative tools and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with people on trauma, anxiety, stress and mood difficulties.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.