Meltem Hussein, BACP

Meltem Hussein welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. She offers a warm, respectful space where individuals can talk about stress, anxiety, grief, relationships and other everyday struggles. Meltem explains how counselling works and helps people decide what they want to change. She uses simple, collaborative language so the first steps feel manageable.

Meltem is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She holds a diploma in Counselling and continues professional development through specialised training courses. Her background includes work in independent practice and counselling within a bereavement service.

In sessions she focuses on what matters to each person. That might mean talking things through, using drawing or writing, or trying different ways of thinking and relating. She describes counselling as a process of rediscovering inner resources and making meaning after painful experiences.

Her work covers common problems such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma and relationship difficulties, alongside many other concerns. Meltem aims to tailor the approach to the individual rather than apply a single method to everyone.

Sessions are practical and paced to the client. She invites people to explore change at a tempo that feels right and to build skills that help with daily life. The focus is on small, realistic steps toward feeling more in control and more connected to what matters.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in important relationships and how these shape feelings and trust. It helps people understand why they react a certain way and try different ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.

Client-centred practice places the person at the heart of the session. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s pace, which can help with low self-esteem, loss and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression and unhelpful habits by testing and changing thinking patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Meltem will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit your goals and preferences, and can adjust the focus as things change over time.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. Registered or accredited professionals can use different ways of working remotely, and Meltem will discuss what will help you get the most from sessions during the initial match and scheduling steps.