Meltem Hussein , BACP

Meltem Hussein is a counsellor who focuses on women's issues and a wide range of personal difficulties. She works with people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief or relationship strain. Her approach is practical and conversational, aimed at helping clients find small, manageable steps forward.

Meltem uses talking alongside creative ways of working, such as drawing and writing, when these feel helpful. She offers a warm and respectful space where clients can name what matters to them and try out different ways of coping. Sessions are shaped by the person in front of her, not by a fixed formula.

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

Common concerns she supports include stress, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, addiction, parenting strain and career questions. She also works with issues related to attachment, body image, caregiver stress and coping with major life changes. Meltem aims to help people reconnect with their inner resources and make meaning after difficult experiences.

When someone has tried therapy before without change, Meltem discusses how different models work and tailors sessions to fit individual needs. She encourages collaboration, clear goals and practical strategies people can use between sessions.

How Meltem's approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions using this approach help clients spot recurring trust and closeness issues and practise new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy puts the person's own goals at the centre and relies on listening, empathy and acceptance to help people find their own answers. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety or sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the online process. Meltem will discuss these methods with clients and adapt sessions based on their needs, goals and preferences. The decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Online formats provide practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face dialogue and visual cues, while phone sessions can fit into a short break or be used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and to use formats that match daily routines and energy levels.