Melissa Clarke, BACP

Melissa Clarke is a UK psychotherapist accredited by the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings 12 years of clinical experience to her practice. She trained with a degree in Counselling and has pursued postgraduate study in Mental Health Science, combining academic training with a practical, integrative approach to care.

Working with individuals and couples, Melissa focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, money and financial concerns, and dynamics involving narcissism.

Melissa aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. She supports clients through the often-difficult first steps toward change and uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person, including talking therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic ideas, and practical tools such as worksheets, short videos, and therapeutic card exercises.

She offers a structured 12-session therapy package with a review at session six; clients who wish to continue after 12 sessions may request an additional evaluation at the twelfth session. Therapy is available by video call, phone or live chat, and Melissa responds to chat messages on weekdays within 24 hours, typically between 3pm and 4pm. Clients are encouraged to keep messages concise and specific so Melissa can provide clear guidance.