Melisha Pillay, BACP
Creative, values-based counselling for growth
- Creative interventions
- Values-informed counselling
- Christian counselling option
About Melisha Pillay
Melisha Pillay offers a calm, compassionate space where clients can begin to breathe, feel, and recognise their own worth. She creates a respectful counselling environment in which people are invited to start from the inside and explore thoughts and feelings they may not be able to share elsewhere.
Melisha speaks from personal experience: she navigated a painful period in which she felt she had lost her voice, and working with a therapist helped her regain confidence and a sense of value. That journey inspired her to support others seeking similar freedom and self-discovery. She uses creative interventions to help clients move more quickly from where they are to where they want to be, drawing on ways the mind processes material outside of active, logical thinking.
Beliefs and personal values are treated as important resources in Melisha's work, helping clients to move forward in ways that feel authentic to them. Her practice is grounded in empathy, honesty, and trust, which she holds as central to a safe therapeutic relationship. Melisha also offers Christian counselling and is able to counsel within clients' own religious or belief systems. She holds membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Melisha speaks from personal experience: she navigated a painful period in which she felt she had lost her voice, and working with a therapist helped her regain confidence and a sense of value. That journey inspired her to support others seeking similar freedom and self-discovery. She uses creative interventions to help clients move more quickly from where they are to where they want to be, drawing on ways the mind processes material outside of active, logical thinking.
Beliefs and personal values are treated as important resources in Melisha's work, helping clients to move forward in ways that feel authentic to them. Her practice is grounded in empathy, honesty, and trust, which she holds as central to a safe therapeutic relationship. Melisha also offers Christian counselling and is able to counsel within clients' own religious or belief systems. She holds membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial 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) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melisha Pillay have?
Melisha Pillay has 4 years of experience in counselling and therapeutic work.
Is Melisha Pillay a registered therapist?
Yes. Melisha Pillay holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Melisha Pillay provide therapy?
Melisha provides therapy in English.
Where is Melisha Pillay located?
Melisha is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Melisha Pillay as my therapist?
Clients can work with Melisha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melisha Pillay work with international clients?
Yes, Melisha works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melisha Pillay cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. 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 counselling with Melisha
Melisha integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice, helping clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them, and to take action guided by personal values - an approach useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and early bonds, supporting work on intimacy, relationship difficulties, and attachment issues by understanding how past connections shape present responses.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritises the client's perspective and fosters a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where clients lead the pace and direction of their work. Deciding which approach or combination will be most helpful is part of the collaborative process - Melisha works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the best therapeutic match.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access registered professionals from home, while allowing therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when life is busy or circumstances change.