Melisha Pillay , BACP

Melisha Pillay is a counsellor who invites people to slow down, breathe, and begin a process of discovering their worth and voice. She speaks from personal experience of having once felt silenced, and she names that journey as part of what informs her work. After working with a therapist to regain confidence and a sense of self, she chose to support others seeking similar change.

In sessions she aims to provide a respectful, safe space where individuals can explore thoughts and feelings they may not feel able to share elsewhere. She uses creative interventions to help clients move from one place to another more quickly, drawing on the idea that parts of the mind can process differently when the emphasis is not solely on talking. She also works with clients' existing beliefs and values to find pathways forward that feel authentic to them.

Empathy, honesty, and trust are core values in her practice and shape the therapeutic environment she offers. As a person of faith, she provides Christian counselling and can work within a client’s own religious or value system when requested. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings four years of clinical experience to her work. Melisha looks forward to accompanying people as they seek greater freedom, clarity, and self-worth.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate action, and it focuses on identifying values to guide meaningful steps forward. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, and it supports people working through trust, intimacy, or relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work, with the therapist offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening to help the client find their own solutions and build self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Melisha will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as the work evolves. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to suit individual circumstances.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for meetings that fit around work, family, or travel. These options make consistent support more accessible and allow people to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them, while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional wellbeing.