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Melissa Nelson, BACP

Integrative counsellor supporting change and resilience
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Autism informed care

About Melissa Nelson

Melissa Nelson is an integrative counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing a wide range of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and body image or disordered eating concerns. She is also an autism-informed practitioner, offering tailored support that acknowledges neurodiversity and individual differences.

Melissa’s approach is warm, interactive, and client-centred. She listens carefully to each person’s unique situation and draws on a blend of therapeutic methods to shape sessions that respond to the client’s feelings, behaviours and goals. By using an integrative style she can adapt techniques to suit different needs rather than relying on a single method, helping clients to better understand themselves and make practical changes.

Melissa is licensed in the UK and holds membership with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Seeking therapy can take courage, and Melissa aims to offer supportive, empowering work for those ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to begin that journey.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Additional Focus Areas

Body imageSelf-love

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Melissa Nelson have?

Melissa Nelson has three years of clinical experience working as a counsellor.

Is Melissa Nelson a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds membership with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Melissa Nelson provide therapy?

Melissa provides therapy in English.

Where is Melissa Nelson located?

Melissa is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Melissa Nelson as my therapist?

Clients can work with Melissa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Melissa Nelson work with international clients?

No. Melissa does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melissa Nelson cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and 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 that helps match you with Melissa. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Integrative and Autism-Informed Online Therapeutic Support

Melissa uses an integrative approach that combines techniques from different therapeutic traditions to meet each client where they are. In practice this means drawing on conversational, insight-oriented and practical strategies to address stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship difficulties and life transitions, adapting the mix to suit the individual’s needs.

She also brings an autism-informed perspective to her work, which focuses on understanding sensory, communication and social differences and adjusting the pace and format of sessions accordingly. For clients who have experienced trauma or abuse, Melissa applies trauma-aware methods that prioritise safety, pacing and stabilising skills while working towards recovery and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Melissa will work with each client to explore what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques and goals as therapy progresses so that the plan reflects the client’s priorities and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.

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