Meltem Hussein , BACP

Meltem Hussein is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom. She holds a diploma in Counselling and continues to update her skills through ongoing professional development, drawing on several therapeutic models to tailor care to each person she meets.

Her practice is grounded in talking therapies, where she and the client explore what the client wishes to change and work together to find manageable ways forward. Meltem believes people have the capacity to heal and grow, and she focuses on helping clients rediscover the inner resources that can feel lost after distressing experiences, mistrust, or distortion in relationships and self-perception. Meaning making is a central aim of her work, helping people build a life more aligned with their values and desires.

Clients can expect a warm, genuine, and respectful approach. Meltem sometimes uses drawing and writing as alternative ways to access and process feelings, and she adapts methods to suit individual needs rather than relying on a single technique. Her background includes private practice and work within a bereavement service, and she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, guilt, trauma, and abuse.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Meltem integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and separation rooted in early relationships and is useful for people struggling with intimacy, abandonment, or attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance where the client is seen as the expert on their own life, helping with self-esteem, meaning making, and building self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be effective for managing anxiety, low mood, and practical coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Meltem works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit differing schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.