Melanie Lucas, BACP

Melanie Lucas is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience supporting people through life’s challenges. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and coping with change. Melanie also offers support for compassion fatigue and a wide range of related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver and hospice issues, chronic illness and pain, and relationship complexities including polyamory and separation.

Melanie approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert in their own story and already holds resources that can be called upon to navigate difficult times. She describes therapy as a collaborative process - a space to explore experiences, build on existing strengths, and take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. Melanie is able to communicate using British Sign Language (BSL) to level 2, which can support people who use signing in their daily life.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Melanie follows recognized professional standards of practice. She offers empathetic, practical support to help clients identify goals, develop coping strategies, and move forward at a pace that suits them.

Client-Centered and Mindfulness Therapy for Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective and strengths. The therapist listens with empathy, reflects what is shared, and creates a supportive environment where clients can explore their feelings and make their own decisions. This approach is helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical skills to bring attention to the present moment and to relate to thoughts and emotions with greater clarity. Simple mindfulness practices can help reduce reactivity to stress and support people managing anxiety, chronic stress, or persistent negative thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melanie will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions using video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to connect across distances. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients to choose the format that best supports their engagement and comfort with the therapeutic process.