Melissa Jane, BACP

Melissa Jane welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or major life changes. She introduces straightforward ways to tackle low confidence, career uncertainty and everyday habits that get in the way. Her approach is calm and practical, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to cope.

Melissa brings 15 years of experience working with people through difficult transitions. She bases her work on respect and sensitivity, and uses a person-centred way of talking so sessions follow each person’s pace and priorities. She blends practical skill-building with reflective conversation so clients leave with clearer next steps.

Her practice makes use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. That method is used alongside simple tools for managing anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. Sessions focus on real-life changes rather than abstract theory.

Melissa also gives attention to concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, cancer and hospice or end-of-life issues, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours. She frames these topics in everyday terms and works with each person to find what helps them most.

People who choose to work with Melissa can expect a collaborative process. She helps set goals together and adapts plans as needs change. The aim is to build practical habits and clearer thinking that make daily life easier.

Approaches that shape online work

Melissa draws on person-centred conversation and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her practice. Person-centred work focuses on listening and following what matters to the individual, helping them set goals and move at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes to behaviour and routine, which can reduce worry and build helpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and decide together which methods fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, such as managing appointments alongside work or caregiving. It also lets sessions be shorter or less formal when that helps with concentration or energy. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques used in face-to-face sessions to remote settings so practical strategies and thought-based work remain useful.