Melissa Clarke, BACP
UK BACP psychotherapist for relationships and anxiety
- Anxiety and stress support
- Relationship and attachment work
- Practical CBT and mindfulness
About Melissa Clarke
Melissa Clarke is an integrative UK psychotherapist accredited by the BACP, with a degree in Counselling and a Masters in Mental Health Science. She brings 12 years of professional experience supporting individuals and couples with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression, and major life changes. Melissa creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored, and she respects the courage it takes to begin therapy.
Working collaboratively, Melissa uses a blend of talking therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and creative tools such as card exercises, short videos, and worksheets to help clients build insight and practical coping skills. Her additional focus includes attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, commitment and communication problems, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and issues related to narcissism and control. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, financial worries, and questions about life purpose.
For clients working within a structured framework, Melissa offers a 12-session programme with a review at six sessions. If a client wishes to continue beyond the initial 12 sessions, they may request an additional six-session block during the twelfth session, subject to evaluation. Counseling is available by video, audio calls, or live chat. Chat messages between sessions are answered within 24 hours on weekdays and are typically processed during a daily window between 3pm and 4pm. Clients are asked to keep messages concise and specific so Melissa can provide focused guidance; chat is intended for targeted requests rather than ongoing conversation.
Working collaboratively, Melissa uses a blend of talking therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and creative tools such as card exercises, short videos, and worksheets to help clients build insight and practical coping skills. Her additional focus includes attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, commitment and communication problems, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and issues related to narcissism and control. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, financial worries, and questions about life purpose.
For clients working within a structured framework, Melissa offers a 12-session programme with a review at six sessions. If a client wishes to continue beyond the initial 12 sessions, they may request an additional six-session block during the twelfth session, subject to evaluation. Counseling is available by video, audio calls, or live chat. Chat messages between sessions are answered within 24 hours on weekdays and are typically processed during a daily window between 3pm and 4pm. Clients are asked to keep messages concise and specific so Melissa can provide focused guidance; chat is intended for targeted requests rather than ongoing conversation.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Clarke have?
Melissa Clarke has 12 years of professional experience.
Is Melissa Clarke a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds accreditation with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
In which languages does Melissa Clarke provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Melissa Clarke located?
Melissa Clarke is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Melissa Clarke as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Clarke through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Clarke work with international clients?
Yes, Melissa Clarke works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Clarke cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Melissa Clarke
Melissa Clarke draws on attachment-based work to explore how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses. This approach helps when people are struggling with intimacy, abandonment fears, or repeating relationship difficulties. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and the client voice to support self-discovery and build confidence; this is useful for issues like low self-esteem and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) features in her work as a practical, skills-focused method to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop new coping strategies for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melissa collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy feels relevant and effective. The direction of work is decided together rather than imposed.
Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy with Melissa provides flexibility for busy schedules and for clients who are based internationally. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions around life commitments, and choose the communication mode that feels most comfortable at any stage of the journey.