Melinda Best , BACP

Melinda Best is credentialed in the United Kingdom and brings 16 years of professional experience to her work with individuals and families. She supports people coping with addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and offers executive and professional coaching to clients seeking clearer direction and greater confidence.

Melinda believes the individual is the expert in their own story and draws on each person’s existing strengths to address challenges and find practical solutions. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, helping clients to explore goals, build resilience, and develop skills for healthier relationships and more purposeful living. She recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage and provides steady support throughout that process.

Melinda holds the BACP credential, indicating professional membership in a national United Kingdom counselling association and a commitment to established practice standards. Her background spans clinical work and coaching, and she aims to meet people where they are while helping them move toward the changes they seek.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Melinda draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work and personal strengths are highlighted to promote growth and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing issues such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and addictive behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel ambivalent about change by exploring personal values and strengthening internal motivation, often useful in addiction recovery and coaching.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melinda works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions so that therapy feels relevant and manageable, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations and allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful therapeutic work through these modalities, helping clients move toward their goals with practical and accessible support.