Melanie Farnworth, BACP

Melanie Farnworth is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety and major life changes. She works with individuals dealing with depression, self-esteem difficulties, family conflict and the demands of caregiving. Melanie also supports people with ADHD and those navigating ageing and geriatric issues. Melanie is a member of the BACP, which she holds as a professional credential. She currently provides counselling through a cancer charity and has experience supporting people affected by diagnosis and treatment. Her practice focuses on clear, respectful conversations where clients can talk through difficult feelings without judgement. Her style is warm and practical. She uses client-centred ways of working to follow the person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive behavioural techniques are drawn on to help spot unhelpful thoughts and try new coping strategies. Sessions aim to make next steps manageable. Melanie helps people build confidence, set small goals and practise skills between meetings. She also addresses issues such as grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness and end-of-life concerns. Reaching out can feel hard, and Melanie encourages a gentle start. Prospective clients are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin arranging sessions. She will work with each person to find a time that fits their schedule.

How Melanie uses talking therapies online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s own priorities. The therapist offers warmth and acceptance while people talk through their concerns, which can help when coping with grief, family conflict or major life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact. It helps people spot patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood and then try small practical steps to change them. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melanie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest ways of working that fit those needs. That decision is made together and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some people find online meetings easier to schedule around caregiving or medical appointments. Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats.