Melanie Cotterill

Melanie Cotterill is a therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She also helps with grief, self-esteem, parenting concerns, ADHD, and feelings of isolation and loneliness. Her manner is warm and down to earth, and she aims to build a trusting connection from the first session.

Melanie offers a non-judgemental space where people can talk and be heard. She listens for what matters to each person and works alongside them to set realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding the feelings behind them.

Her approach draws on client-centred principles that place the person’s experience at the heart of therapy. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small changes that make a difference. Together these methods help with coping, decision-making and moving forward after loss or upheaval.

Melanie has four years of counselling experience and holds NCPS credentials. That background informs her work without defining it; she prioritises clear, simple strategies that fit everyday life. People often come for support with parenting pressures, trauma and abuse, blended family issues, or midlife questions.

Therapy with Melanie is collaborative. She listens, offers reflections, and suggests practical options you can try between sessions. If you want to explore whether she is a good fit, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled appointment.

Approaches that guide online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy puts your experience at the centre of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement and reflects what she hears so you can make sense of difficult feelings. This approach suits people who want a space to be heard and to build trust before making changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move things in a better direction. It focuses on strengths and on what works now, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, parenting pressures and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melanie will discuss your goals, needs and preferences and recommend which methods to try. She treats therapy as a collaboration so adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

Confirm the session formats offered before you book so you know how appointments fit into your routine. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling around family, work and travel, reduce time spent commuting, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what suits your day-to-day life and how to shape sessions to practical constraints.