Meltem Hussein , BACP

Meltem Hussein is a fully qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She works in a collaborative, talk-based way, helping people explore what they want to change and develop practical, manageable steps toward a more fitting and meaningful life.

Meltem believes capacity to heal and grow exists within each person, and she supports clients in rediscovering those inner resources that can feel lost after experiences of mistrust, distortion, or hardship. Sessions focus on meaning making and on identifying ways to restore a sense of agency and direction. She offers a warm, genuine, and respectful presence and is open to using creative tools such as drawing and writing when that supports the therapeutic process.

Meltem holds a diploma in Counselling and continues professional development through specialised training courses. Her practice has included private work and counselling within a bereavement service. She has helped people with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, guilt, trauma, and abuse. Meltem tailors her approach to each person rather than relying on a single method, drawing on multiple models to match treatment to individual needs and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Meltem draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people address difficulties with trust, closeness, and emotional regulation. This approach can be especially useful for those struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, or repeated relationship challenges.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritises the client’s pace and perspective. In this approach the therapist offers empathic listening and unconditional regard, supporting clients as they clarify values, build self-esteem, and make meaningful choices.

Meltem incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep difficulties. CBT offers structured tools that clients can apply between sessions to support change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Meltem works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as the work unfolds.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and therapists from varied locations, fit therapy into busy lives, and continue work between sessions using tools that suit individual needs.