- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Christian counselling
About Melisha
Melisha Pillay is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and a wide range of life changes. She also offers Christian counselling and will work within your religious or personal belief system if you prefer that approach.
Melisha says she has personal experience of feeling lost and rebuilding confidence. That experience shapes how she approaches sessions. She uses creative interventions alongside talking. These methods aim to help people move from where they are now towards clearer next steps without relying only on traditional discussion.
In sessions she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy among other approaches. She also uses attachment-based ideas and a client-centred stance to explore relationships and patterns that affect daily life. Work can cover specific issues such as grief, parenting stress, body image, chronic illness or career uncertainty.
Practical concerns like sleep, eating, intimacy and coping with change are commonly addressed. Melisha highlights honesty, trust and empathy as central to her way of working. She encourages people to bring their own values into the process and to use those values to guide steps forward.
People planning a first appointment are asked to use the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can support them
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking committed steps towards those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when decisions and direction feel blocked. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical strategies to change patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in relationships and can be useful for people dealing with attachment, intimacy or communication struggles.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. The counsellor will work collaboratively with you to test what feels most useful, adapt methods to your goals and check in regularly about progress and fit. This shared process helps decide whether to emphasise values-based work, cognitive tools or emotional processing.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow work with a counsellor in the United Kingdom from outside the area, which may suit people managing relocation or international commitments.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melisha help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, self-esteem, depression and addictions, among many other issues listed in her profile.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a mix of creative interventions and talking therapies to help people identify values and practical next steps. Approaches include ACT, CBT, attachment-based work and emotionally-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of practice working with adults in the United Kingdom and notes lived experience that shapes her approach.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.