My sessions with Melissa have been really helpful and she has been a great support through the various struggles in my life.
Melissa Cooper, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Melissa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.9 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 9 reviews
- Great news, Melissa is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Melissa is an amazing therapist. She is considerate, challenges me, supports me, and has created a safe space for me to work on myself.
More about Melissa
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
?Offering Live Chat ONLY on Betterhelp?
Working through life's challenges together...
Hello! A warm welcome to my profile. My name’s Melissa; I’m an integrative psychotherapist specialising in personalising therapy to meet you where you are. With me, you'll find a warm, open, welcoming, safe space where you can be your true self.
I know searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming or daunting. You've taken the first step by looking for support, and that's worth recognising. My style of therapy meets you where you are, so you don't have to worry about having to adapt to therapy as I tailor it to suit you—whether that's a safe space to talk, a place to create change or a space to be challenged nonjudgmentally. Your voice is heard, and your needs matter to me.
I believe you have a chance of healing when you share your story with someone who is understanding, empathetic, and does not judge. I would like to offer you a welcoming space to hear your story truly.
“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.” - Brené Brown
In our sessions, I creatively pull together various methods, techniques and approaches from different therapies. We might delve into inner child work, attachment patterns or reparenting to understand how unmet needs from childhood affect you today. Together, we uncover and challenge old patterns that no longer serve you, helping you break free from repeating familiar and unproductive dynamics.
Therapy is a journey of change. I always strive to help you feel safe and supported in our sessions together. Your journey in therapy with me is designed to be your exclusive, safe space.
It takes courage to reach out for support. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support you. You don't have to face your challenges alone. Please reach out to schedule your first session.
...Together we can find a way forward.
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For more information on how I work, kindly see below:
www.relationalcounselling.co.uk
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self-esteem
Addictions
LGBT Issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 389432 · Renews November 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Melissa Cooper
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
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Clients say:
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My sessions with Melissa have been really helpful and she has been a great support through the various struggles in my life.
Melissa is an amazing therapist. She is considerate, challenges me, supports me, and has created a safe space for me to work on myself.
Melissa is a kind and caring personn I always felt safe opening up to her and would recommend her to everyone
Melissa has been such a safe space for me to begin my therapy journey. She is gentle, empathetic and really validating and enables you to feel comfortable to share with her. I can't recommend and thank her enough for the support and guidance she has given me.
I love the way Melissa communicate and listen to my thoughts and the way she talks & listens is soothing
Melissa has been the best therapist I have had. She’s kind and really helps get to the root of a certain emotion.
I am very grateful for my sessions with Melissa over the last months. I felt guided in the right directions, supported and understood. Thank you once again Melissa for all your time and wisdom. :)
Melissa is caring and compassionate, listens and empathises with all my concerns no matter how small and helps me explore how o feel on a much deeper level. She has help me immensely in the short time we have been working together.
She is exactly what I was looking for. She is kind, and always understands what I'm trying to explain even when I don't this what I'm trying to tell. She is the most non-judgmental person I have ever met. I would and already did recommend her to persons that I love and care about. I love that she is not pushing me to do or realize anything but she is here to help me in my one time to get there. She is what I would describe as a 10/10 therapist.
Frequently asked questions
Does Melissa Cooper offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Melissa Cooper works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Melissa Cooper speak?
Melissa Cooper speaks English.
How many years of experience does Melissa Cooper have?
Melissa Cooper has 8 years of experience.
Where is Melissa Cooper licensed to practice?
Melissa Cooper is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Melissa Cooper accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Melissa Cooper accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Melissa Cooper offer?
Melissa Cooper offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Systemic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Melissa Cooper?
Melissa Cooper can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Melissa Cooper?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
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