Melanie Farnworth, BACP

Melanie Farnworth is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those facing life changes such as bereavement, illness and midlife transitions. Melanie works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way so people can talk about what matters to them.

She works to make sessions feel open and non-judgemental. Conversations focus on what a person wants to change and practical steps that feel doable. Melanie believes people already hold strengths and resources they can use to move forward.

Melanie is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has four years of experience supporting people in a charity setting, including work with people affected by cancer and their families. That work has informed her approach to loss, chronic illness and caring roles.

In sessions she uses Client-Centred Therapy techniques alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, choosing methods to suit each person. That might mean talking things through, looking at thought patterns, or trying small changes between sessions. The emphasis is on practical, manageable steps and steady progress.

Melanie encourages people to be honest about what they need from therapy. She will work at a pace that suits the individual and help build clearer choices over time. If a session time does not fit, she invites people to get in touch so she can try to find a suitable slot.

Approaches used in online counselling and how they help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection to help someone find their own solutions, which can suit people facing life changes or relationship tensions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It uses practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try different behaviours between sessions, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss what matters most to the individual, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust as needed. That means working together to find what helps, rather than following a fixed plan.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caring duties or travel, reduce time spent on commuting, and offer quicker check-ins when needed. Some formats also allow shorter conversations or sessions without video, which can be useful for low-bandwidth situations or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to help therapy fit everyday life.