Melisha Pillay, BACP

Melisha Pillay is a counsellor with four years' experience and a BACP accreditation. She draws on her own journey of finding voice and confidence to support others who feel stuck or unheard. Her approach aims to help people make meaningful moves forward in life, using creativity alongside talking so change can feel quicker and more tangible.

She offers a calm and respectful space where clients can start from the inside. That means talking about things they may not feel able to mention elsewhere. Melisha says empathy, honesty and trust are central to how she works and shape the therapeutic relationship.

Melisha uses creative interventions to help people move from point A to point B. These methods invite different parts of the mind to engage, not only logical thinking. She also works with clients' personal beliefs and values, using them as a source of direction and motivation.

Her practice draws on a range of psychological approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. These are used alongside client-centred and emotionally-focused ways of working to respond to each person's needs.

She supports people with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, ADHD and parenting challenges. Melisha also offers Christian counselling and is willing to counsel within a client's own religious or value system.

Sessions are offered in English and Melisha is based in the United Kingdom. If you think this style might suit you, confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to arrange a first appointment.

How key therapies shape online work with Melisha

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that fit their values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and habits, useful for insomnia, low mood and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and can help when intimacy, communication or trust are difficult.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approach or combination feels most helpful. Conversations will cover goals, personal values and practical needs so the therapy can be shaped around the person rather than forcing a single method.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so check current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example by saving travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when sound-only contact is preferred. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and creative interventions for remote sessions, helping people work on thoughts and everyday habits in ways that suit their routine.