Melrose Gunning, BACP

Melrose Gunning is a UK-based therapist with four years of professional experience who supports people navigating grief and loss. She approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert in their own story and that their existing strengths can be mobilised to face and overcome current challenges.

Melrose values the courage it takes to seek support and acknowledges the significance of that first step, offering encouragement to anyone beginning therapy. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes membership of a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In her practice she combines compassionate listening with practical support, helping clients to explore their experiences and build strategies that fit their lives. Melrose checks messages during the day and aims to respond by 6pm the same day, with the exception of messages received after 8pm. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals and move forward at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of individual circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Melrose uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's situation. She offers grief-focused work that helps people process loss, name what they are feeling, and find ways to adapt after life-changing events. She also uses a strengths-based approach that highlights personal resources and resilience, helping clients recognise and build on what is already working in their lives. Additionally, Melrose employs practical skills-based strategies to address stress and anxiety, teaching coping tools and routines that can reduce overwhelm and support day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Melrose collaborates with clients to explore different methods and together they decide which techniques best fit the client’s needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Melrose is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and lifestyles. Working remotely allows clients to access support from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing other responsibilities with the guidance of a registered professional.