Melrose Gunning , BACP

Melrose Gunning is a UK-licensed therapist with four years of professional experience who supports people navigating grief and loss. She approaches each person with respect for their own story, holding the view that clients are the experts on their experiences and bring strengths that can help them move through difficult times. Melrose works collaboratively to identify practical steps and emotional resources that fit each individual's situation, with particular attention to bereavement and the complex feelings that follow significant loss.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Melrose acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out for support. She aims to respond to messages during the day and typically replies by 6pm the same day, except for messages received after 8pm. Melrose holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional registration in the UK and adherence to recognized professional standards.

Her practice seeks to create a supportive environment where clients can explore coping strategies, build on personal strengths, and work toward clearer goals at a pace that feels manageable. Melrose invites people to take the first step toward change and is ready to support them through the process.

Evidence-based approaches and online support with Melrose Gunning

Melrose offers evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One approach centers on building coping skills and strategies to manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression - this involves learning tools to regulate emotions, reduce overwhelm, and respond to difficult situations more effectively. Another strand emphasizes working through grief and loss by helping clients make sense of painful experiences, process emotions at a sustainable pace, and find ways to integrate change and meaning into daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Melrose collaborates with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which techniques are the best fit for the presenting concerns. This collaborative process helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and practical for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility in how they engage. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, caregiving, or health limitations, and allow clients to connect in the way that feels most comfortable and manageable for them.