Melisha Pillay, BACP
Counsellor guiding clients toward renewed confidence and freedom
- Creative interventions
- Values-driven support
- Christian counselling available
About Melisha Pillay
Melisha Pillay invites people to begin by taking a breath and remembering their inherent worth. She creates a respectful, empathetic space where clients can explore experiences they may not feel able to share elsewhere, and she aims to help them start from the inside so real change can follow.
Melisha draws on her own experience of having lost her voice during a difficult period and of working with a therapist to rediscover confidence and self-value. That personal journey informs her work and motivates her commitment to helping others find the freedom and self-respect she regained.
In practice she uses creative interventions designed to accelerate progress beyond what talking alone sometimes achieves, and she works with each client’s own beliefs and values as tools for forward movement. Her highest professional values are empathy, honesty, and trust, which shape a counselling environment where people feel safe enough to address what truly matters to them.
As a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she holds a recognised professional affiliation in the United Kingdom. Melisha also offers Christian counselling and is comfortable working within clients’ own religious or value systems when requested.
Melisha draws on her own experience of having lost her voice during a difficult period and of working with a therapist to rediscover confidence and self-value. That personal journey informs her work and motivates her commitment to helping others find the freedom and self-respect she regained.
In practice she uses creative interventions designed to accelerate progress beyond what talking alone sometimes achieves, and she works with each client’s own beliefs and values as tools for forward movement. Her highest professional values are empathy, honesty, and trust, which shape a counselling environment where people feel safe enough to address what truly matters to them.
As a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she holds a recognised professional affiliation in the United Kingdom. Melisha also offers Christian counselling and is comfortable working within clients’ own religious or value systems when requested.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melisha Pillay have?
Melisha Pillay has 4 years of experience.
Is Melisha Pillay a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional membership for counsellors in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Melisha Pillay provide therapy?
Melisha provides therapy in English.
Where is Melisha Pillay located?
Melisha is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Melisha Pillay as my therapist?
You can work with Melisha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melisha Pillay work with international clients?
Yes, Melisha Pillay works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melisha Pillay cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and supports action based on personal values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions because it focuses on building a meaningful life even when challenges remain.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns in close relationships and emotional responses. It can be helpful for addressing relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and problems rooted in attachment or abandonment experiences.
Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s perspective and autonomy at the heart of the process, offering empathetic listening and unconditional regard so clients can discover their own solutions. This approach supports self-esteem, coping with change, and personal growth.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and is treated as a collaborative process. Melisha will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the approach as the therapeutic relationship develops.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographical distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor methods to each client’s situation.