Melissa Cooper
Psychotherapist, BA (hons), FdSc, MBACP (Accred)

Working through life's challenges together...

Hello! A warm welcome to my profile. My names Melissa; Im an integrative psychotherapist specialising in personalising therapy to meet you where you are. With me, you'll find a warm, open, welcoming, safe space where you can be your true self.

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Profile

melissacooper.counselling.online

Phone

07759 714 715

Email

melissa@relationalcounselling.co.uk

Website

www.relationalcounselling.co.uk

About me and my practice

Working through life's challenges together...

Hello! A warm welcome to my profile. My names Melissa; Im an integrative psychotherapist specialising in personalising therapy to meet you where you are. With me, you'll find a warm, open, welcoming, safe space where you can be your true self.

I know searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming or daunting. You've taken the first step by looking for support, and that's worth recognising. My style of therapy meets you where you are, so you don't have to worry about having to adapt to therapy as I tailor it to suit youwhether that's a safe space to talk, a place to create change or a space to be challenged nonjudgmentally. Your voice is heard, and your needs matter to me.

I believe you have a chance of healing when you share your story with someone who is understanding, empathetic, and does not judge. I would like to offer you a welcoming space to hear your story truly.

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If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame cant survive. - Bren Brown

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In our sessions, I creatively pull together various methods, techniques and approaches from different therapies. We might delve into inner child work, attachment patterns or reparenting to understand how unmet needs from childhood affect you today. Together, we uncover and challenge old patterns that no longer serve you, helping you break free from repeating familiar and unproductive dynamics.

Therapy is a journey of change. I always strive to help you feel safe and supported in our sessions together. Your journey in therapy with me is designed to be your exclusive, safe space.

It takes courage to reach out for support. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support you. Do reach out, I am here to take it at your pace.

Together we can find a way forward.

Insurance Accepted:
BUPA
Aviva
Vitality
Cigna
AXA Health
WPA

Experience

I hold at least the following experience:

~ Private practice at Relational Counselling
~ NHS, IAPT Counsellor
~ Cruse, Bereavement Counsellor
~ The Mix, digital connector

Qualifications

I hold at least the following qualifications:

~ BA (Hons) in Counselling
~ FdSc in Counselling
~ Family & Relationship Counselling
~ Specialised Bereavement Practitioner
~ Trauma & Resilience
~ Suicide and Self-harm
~ Attachment
~ Inner Child Work
~ Reparenting
~ CBT, DBT & ACT Techniques (CPD)
~ Foundation for Infant & Baby Loss

Additional Information

Therapy can help anyone & everyone. It can support you with various issues, including:

~ A mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety

~ A difficult physical health condition, such as infertility, PCOS, arthritis or chronic fatigue

~ A neurodevelopmental disorder, such as ADHD or ASD

~ A neurological disorder, such as FND, migraines or chronic pain

~ A difficult life event, such as a bereavement, baby loss, break-up/divorce, relationship conflict or breakdown, overcoming infidelity or work-related stress

~ Difficult emotions, for example, low self-esteem, grief or anger

~ Other issues, such as domestic abuse, trauma or sexual identity

Professional Membership

Registered Member MBACP (Accred)

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Friday, 5 December 2025

Fees

Individual therapy
(Offered weekly)

50-minute sessions:

~ Weekly plan
1 weekly session for £65

~ Monthly plan
4 sessions for £240 per month (£60 per session)

30-minute sessions:

~ Monthly plan
4 sessions for £160 per month (£45 per session)

Students & Concessions*:
£50 per 50-minute session

*I offer limited Sliding-Scale Therapy

When I Work

Monday to Friday: Mornings, Afternoons & Evenings
Saturday: Mornings, with occasional Afternoons

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative incorporating: Psychoanalysis, Relational, CBT/ACT, Creative, PC& Gestalt, Inner child,

Video Platforms

Offering Online (Email, Video & Telephone)

Area

Aberdeenshire