Melanie Duffin, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for stress, family, and trauma

Stress and anxiety support
Family and trauma focus
Client centered care

About Melanie Duffin

Melanie Duffin is a wellbeing counsellor with a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy who aims to tailor each session to the individual's needs. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation, and self esteem, and she also has experience supporting clients working on confidence.

Melanie creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and at the client’s pace. Her work emphasises practical support alongside emotional understanding, so people can make meaningful changes that reflect their values and goals. She recognises that seeking help takes courage and offers steady professional support through that process.

Melanie holds the BACP credential, which denotes membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects professional training and adherence to recognised practice standards. She delivers care with warmth and clarity, adapting approaches to suit each person she works with.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Melanie Duffin have?

Melanie Duffin has 10 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is Melanie Duffin a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists.

In which languages does Melanie Duffin provide therapy?

Melanie provides therapy in English.

Where is Melanie Duffin located?

Melanie Duffin is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Melanie Duffin as my therapist?

You can work with Melanie Duffin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Melanie Duffin work with international clients?

No. Melanie Duffin does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melanie Duffin cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Melanie. 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 support with Melanie Duffin

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, values-driven steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and situations where avoidance limits life choices.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships that emerge from early bonds and current connections, helping people who struggle with trust, abandonment concerns, or repeated relationship difficulties to build more secure ways of relating.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical skills to reduce distress and improve functioning, which is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and confidence issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Melanie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on these approaches flexibly rather than applying a single method, so the work reflects what will most likely help the individual.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to work from a comfortable setting. For many people, remote sessions increase access to consistent support and allow ongoing work to continue across life transitions while maintaining connection with registered professionals and therapists.

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