Melanie Farnworth, BACP

Melanie Farnworth is a therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings four years of experience to her practice and holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a well-known professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She works primarily with people experiencing loss and bereavement - including pet grief - as well as stress, anxiety, family conflict, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, confidence issues, and depression. Her current role within a cancer charity means she regularly supports individuals and families coping with a diagnosis and the emotional impact that follows.

Melanie emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. She uses a blend of person-centered methods, cognitive behavioural techniques, and transactional analysis to help clients identify patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change. Her approach is collaborative, focusing on empowering each person to find their own path forward while offering guidance and support.

Recognising that reaching out takes courage, Melanie encourages people to take the first steps at their own pace and aims to be flexible when arranging session times to accommodate different needs. She looks forward to supporting individuals through transitions and difficult moments, helping them build resilience and greater self-understanding.

Client-centered and CBT approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on offering a respectful, empathic space where the client leads the pace and direction of work. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-awareness, and strengthen their own capacity to make changes, which can be useful for issues like grief, low self-esteem, and family conflict.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented method that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and develop strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and building coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melanie works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She will discuss goals, preferences, and needs to help decide whether a person-centered, CBT, or combined approach is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with a licensed professional, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and continue care when in-person meetings are difficult. Therapists can adapt methods and tools to work effectively across these formats, supporting progress in a way that suits individual circumstances.