Melanie Baker, NCPS

Melanie Baker is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through periods of change and uncertainty. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and the particular challenges of midlife. Her approach begins with listening so clients feel heard and understood before deciding what to try next.

Melanie uses a mix of talking and practical activities in sessions. She draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand repeating patterns and on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts. She also uses person-centred ways of working that keep the conversation focused on the person in front of her.

In the first meeting she aims to learn what matters most to the client and what has been tried before. Together they may set short, realistic goals and pick tools that fit the client’s style, such as journaling, grounding exercises, visualisation or worksheets. Melanie says she will suggest other professionals when a different service would better meet someone’s needs.

Her credential is NCPS, which is shown as part of her professional details. She has three years of hands-on experience supporting people through life changes and emotional struggles. Sessions are delivered in English and she practises from the United Kingdom.

Melanie describes her guiding phrase as “Let Yourself Live.” That philosophy informs a warm, direct and practical way of working intended to help people make meaningful changes in everyday life.

How Melanie’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s experience and building a trusting dialogue. It helps when someone needs acceptance and space to sort out feelings in their own time. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses short exercises and worksheets to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and practical problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to the client’s goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Choices are made together and can shift as the therapy progresses, so the plan can be adapted to what the client finds most helpful.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or family commitments and less travel time. Online sessions can allow for brief check-ins when a longer face-to-face meeting is difficult, and written worksheets or journaling can be shared during or between sessions. Confirm the specific session options available with the therapist before booking to ensure they match your needs and daily routine.