Melanie Lingley, NCPS - Therapist in United Kingdom

Client-centred approach
Practical coping tools
Support for grief

About Melanie

Melanie Lingley greets people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unsure about their next step. She writes in plain terms and aims to make the first conversation easy to start. Melanie offers a straightforward, respectful approach and adapts sessions to each person’s needs rather than using the same plan for everyone.

She has nine years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a listed credential. Her work has included helping people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger and major life changes.

Melanie draws on client-centred therapy to keep the person’s perspective at the heart of the work. She combines this with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to help manage day-to-day symptoms. She also uses psychodynamic ideas when it helps to look at patterns that repeat over time.

In sessions Melanie focuses on clear goals and practical steps alongside reflective conversation. She will tailor the pace and topics to what matters most to the individual. People can expect calm, steady guidance and a plan that aims to fit around life demands.

To begin, Melanie asks people to use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist’s availability and the subscription used for sessions.

How Melanie’s approaches translate to online work

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely and following what the person says matters most. It aims to make people feel heard and to build a pace that suits them, whether talking about grief, anxiety or relationship strain.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melanie will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan based on the person’s goals, preferences and what feels most useful. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work, childcare and other busy schedules, as they can reduce travel and make it easier to attend regular appointments. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins or flexible timing when needed.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Control issues Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Melanie help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus family conflict and challenges around parenting and intimacy.

How does she approach therapy?

Sessions are guided by a client-centred approach, with practical CBT and mindfulness techniques used when helpful.

How much experience does this counsellor have?

Melanie has nine years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

The profile lists NCPS as a credential and shows the practise location as the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English for people in the United Kingdom.

What formats are available for sessions?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with Melanie?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.