- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred work
- Christian counselling option
About Melisha
Melisha Pillay is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and addictions. Her practice also covers grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and career issues.
Melisha describes having been through her own hard season and recovering her voice with the help of therapy. That experience informs how she works now. She uses creative interventions alongside talking so clients can access different ways of processing difficult feelings and move forward at a pace that suits them.
In sessions she pays attention to clients' values and personal beliefs. Those beliefs are used as a resource when planning what to work on and how to take practical steps. She also offers Christian counselling and can counsel within a client's religious or personal value framework when that is important to them.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Client-Centred practice. Melisha aims to combine practical techniques with reflective conversation so people can try small changes between sessions.
People come to her with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, codependency, body image and adoption or foster care questions. She accepts clients from outside the UK and works in English. To begin she asks people to complete an initial matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches described for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify values and small acts that matter. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and persistent guilt where someone wants a different direction in life.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections and trust. It helps people understand patterns that cause shame or repeating painful relationship cycles so they can try new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and collaborate with the client to choose what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as sessions progress and as new issues arise.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or letting someone choose audio-only if they prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals will explain how they use these practical options to support ongoing work.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions and related concerns such as grief and intimacy problems.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses creative interventions alongside talking to help people access and process difficult feelings. Values-based work is used to explore how people want to live despite guilt or shame.
What is her professional background?
She has four years' experience and trained to the standards of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Where does she practise?
She is based in the United Kingdom and offers counselling framed by clients' beliefs, including Christian counselling when requested.
Can I work with her if I live abroad?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are used?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.