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Mellissa Hamley, NCPS
United Kingdom
NCPS counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centred
- Trauma and grief
- Life changes support
About Mellissa
Mellissa Hamley is an NCPS counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She helps people who are feeling anxious, low, stuck after life changes, or struggling with relationships and self esteem. Her work also covers grief, trauma, intimate issues, anger, career questions and LGBT concerns.
Mellissa uses a practical, collaborative style. She aims to understand what is troubling someone and then works alongside them to try different ways of thinking and behaving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her approach, alongside client-centred, psychodynamic methods and hypnotherapy where appropriate.
Early sessions focus on the current problem and practical steps that might help. Over time she will look with the client at deeper patterns, such as attachment, control or communication issues, if that feels useful. She describes therapy as a place to explore feelings and try new responses rather than being told what to do.
Mellissa has experience supporting people with panic and phobias, post-traumatic stress, autism and Asperger syndrome, domestic violence issues, and difficulties around intimacy and commitment. She also works on life-purpose questions and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients from outside the UK are asked to note she does not accept international clients at this time. To start she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first appointment.
How CBT and talking therapies are used online
CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. It uses short exercises, homework and step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety, panic and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can make sense of their feelings and decide what they want to change. Hypnotherapy works with relaxed attention and imagery to address things like anxiety or habits when that approach seems helpful.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mellissa will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then try methods that fit. That selection is collaborative and can shift as sessions progress based on what helps most.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and easier access without travel. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments will be delivered. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, camera-off conversations, or longer focused sessions depending on what is arranged and what suits day-to-day life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, plus grief, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
How does she typically work with clients?
Mellissa uses a collaborative, practical style that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and psychodynamic methods. Sessions mix talking, noticing patterns, and trying new ways of responding.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.