- Warm and down to earth
- Goal focused
- Listens deeply
About Melanie
Melanie Cotterill is a therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain, and also supports those struggling with parenting, self-esteem and panic disorder and panic attacks. She aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people feel heard and respected.
Melanie uses a collaborative style. She listens closely and helps clients set clear goals. Sessions focus on small, practical steps that can make everyday life feel easier. She describes herself as down to earth and intuitive, combining listening with practical skills to help people move forward.
Her background includes four years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. That has included supporting people after physical trauma or emotional abuse and helping those who identify as neuro-divergent. She also supports people facing grief, loneliness, midlife questions and parenting pressures.
Melanie practises using approaches drawn from Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. In practice this means she listens first, follows the client’s pace, and then works with them to find small, achievable changes. The aim is to build trust and practical coping strategies rather than to rush through problems.
She holds NCPS as a listed credential. Sessions are offered in English and international clients can be seen. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
How Melanie’s approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person’s pace, reflects what they say, and helps them feel understood. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship worries.Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical changes that move things forward. It concentrates on what already works and on clear, achievable goals. This can be useful for coping with stress, managing panic attacks and tackling day-to-day problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melanie will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. The plan can change as progress is made and different techniques are tested.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time and maintain continuity when routines change. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick review is needed, or sessions without video when that suits a person better.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melanie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, and also works with parenting, self-esteem and panic disorder and panic attacks among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental, with close listening and an emphasis on practical steps and collaborative goal setting.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of experience working with a wide range of issues, including trauma, emotional abuse and neuro-divergence.
What credential and location information is important?
She lists NCPS as a credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged and scheduled?
Costs vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.