- Values-based support
- Creative interventions
- Empathy and honesty
About Melisha
Melisha Pillay is a counsellor who draws on her own recovery to support people finding more confidence and meaning. She holds BACP registration, and she focuses on helping people move through hard times with empathy and honesty. Sessions aim to give space for thoughts and feelings people cannot easily share elsewhere.
She uses creative interventions to help people shift more quickly than with talk alone. That might mean using different ways of working so the mind can access new solutions. She also works with a person’s own beliefs and values, using what matters to them as a resource for change.
Her approach emphasises a calm, respectful setting where clients can start from the inside and be heard without judgment. She names trust, empathy and honesty as core values that guide the work. This helps people feel able to open up about difficult topics such as grief, trauma and relationship struggles.
Melisha’s practice covers a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting matters, adoption and foster care related issues, and coping with life changes. She also supports people with physical health challenges, caregiving stress and identity questions.
She offers Christian counselling when clients prefer faith-based support, and she is willing to counsel within other religious or value systems. The overall aim is to help each person find more freedom, voice and self-worth as they move forward.
How therapy approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small steps that match those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by teaching practical ways to accept difficult thoughts while acting on what matters.Client-Centred Therapy - This approach centres on respect, empathy and listening. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, reflecting what is said and supporting self-directed change, which can suit people seeking a non-directive and supportive space.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful given a person’s goals, needs and preferences and may combine elements from different approaches to suit the situation. Collaboration helps people try methods that fit them best.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm which formats are available before booking because the biography does not list specific session types. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a quieter space. It can also allow people who live far from a therapist to connect without relocating. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches to work effectively in remote sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be talked about in sessions?
Melisha works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting matters, and adoption and foster care related topics.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses creative interventions alongside talking therapy and focuses on a person’s values to guide change. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each individual.
What experience does she bring to the work?
She has four years of counselling experience and draws on personal recovery to inform a compassionate approach.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.