Counsellor profile
Melisha Pillay, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- Christian counselling
About Melisha
Melisha Pillay is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of practice and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression.
Melisha draws on a mix of talking work and practical exercises. She uses creative interventions to help people move from one point to another more quickly. She also pays attention to the beliefs each person holds and works with those to support change.
She speaks plainly in sessions and aims for honesty and trust in how she works. Melisha offers counselling that can include Christian counselling or support framed within a client’s own religion or values when that is wanted. Her approach is direct and practical, focusing on what someone can do next.
Her practice can cover a wide range of issues beyond the main concerns listed. These include addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting matters, anger and career questions, plus longer-term conditions such as bipolar and ADHD-related struggles.
Melisha blends different methods such as acceptance and commitment work, attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused ways of looking at relationships. This lets sessions shift between exploring feelings, testing thoughts and trying small changes in day-to-day life.
People who choose her work should expect a collaborative process. Sessions look at recent problems and longer patterns. The aim is practical progress and clearer choices, while respecting each person’s values and beliefs.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with intimacy and communication issues.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss which methods feel right and adapt the plan to a person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may combine elements from different approaches as required.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can help fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, or make it easier to schedule a shorter check-in. It can also allow quieter, camera-free check-ins when that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, can use online work to support progress while adapting methods to the way a person prefers to meet.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, among other concerns such as addictions, grief and parenting.
What is her counselling style?
She combines talking with creative interventions and practical exercises. The work may include testing thoughts, exploring feelings and trying small changes in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a counsellor.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She accepts international clients. You should check time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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