We're a user-supported site and earn a commission from BetterHelp if you sign up through our links - at no cost to you.

Melisha Pillay

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

Take a deep breath.

As you do that, allow yourself to think, feel and know that:

You are loved,
You are important,
You are valuable.

I promise to give you a safe and respectful haven in all my counselling sessions.
You can have the space and freedom to start from the inside, allowing you to explore things you can’t talk to other people about.

Before I tell you how you can do that, you should know I’ve been where you are…

I struggled through a painful time in my life where I lost my voice. I worked with a therapist to find myself and began growing in confidence and value for myself.
Once I did this – the freedom was life changing so this is why I now choose to help others find that freedom they deserve.

If you’re wondering…

How to find your own freedom, here’s how I can make that easier for you:

• I use creative interventions, so that you can get from ‘A to B’ faster.
Our brains work more creatively when we’re not actively thinking. This other part of our mind can resolve things faster than more traditional talking therapy.
• Your own beliefs may be really important to you and we’ll use them to help you move forward. This allows you to move forward with freedom.
• My highest values are empathy, honesty and trust.
This creates the safest space possible in the counselling room, so that you’ll feel secure enough to open up about what truly matters to you.

As a person of faith, I also offer Christian counselling and counsel within your own religion/ values and beliefs systems.

I look forward to embarking on this new journey with you…

Years Experience: 4
Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Accepting New Clients: No
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: Yes
NPI Number:
Credentials:
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: BACP #392393 exp 2026-01-10
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, Addictions, Family, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating, Sleeping, Parenting, Anger, Career, Bipolar, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Christian
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: Yes
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Melisha Pillay

Compassionate therapy for lasting personal freedom
  • Faith-informed counselling
  • Creative interventions
  • UK-based, 4 years

Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Melisha Pillay invites people to pause, breathe, and remember that they are loved, important, and valuable. She creates a respectful, supportive setting in which clients can begin from the inside and explore matters they may not feel able to discuss with others.

Melisha speaks from personal experience. She went through a time when she felt she had lost her voice and later worked with a therapist to rediscover herself, grow in confidence and recognise her own worth. That transformation felt life changing, and it guides her decision to help others find the same freedom.

In her practice she uses creative interventions to help clients move from where they are to where they want to be more efficiently. Melisha explains that parts of the mind can work creatively when clients are not actively thinking, and she draws on that process alongside conversational work.

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family and parenting difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Melisha also identifies as a therapist of colour, a female therapist, and a Christian counsellor.

Her highest values are empathy, honesty and trust, which she brings into the counselling space so clients can feel secure enough to open up about what matters most to them. As a person of faith she offers Christian counselling and can work within a client’s own religious or value system.

Melisha is based in the United Kingdom and has 4 years of experience providing therapy. She looks forward to supporting people as they begin that journey toward greater self-understanding and freedom.

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Years Experience: 4
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: Yes
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Depression, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

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
Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: No
Accepting International Clients: Yes

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials:
  • NPI Number:
  • License: BACP #392393 exp 2026-01-10

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can really make a difference. For everyday concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most common issues.

One of the main advantages is flexibility – you can connect in the format that fits your life and feels most comfortable. Options commonly include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging, which can make it easier to sustain regular work with a therapist.

These services are provided by licensed professionals and therapists, and if someone wants a different fit they can switch to another practitioner. Online therapy can therefore offer an accessible, adaptable route to support while keeping the same core therapeutic goals as face-to-face work.

How much experience does Melisha Pillay have?

Melisha Pillay has 4 years of experience providing therapy services.

In which languages does Melisha Pillay provide therapy?

Melisha Pillay provides therapy in English.

Where is Melisha Pillay located?

Melisha Pillay is located in United Kingdom.

How can I work with Melisha Pillay as my therapist?

You can work with Melisha Pillay through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Melisha Pillay work with international clients?

Melisha Pillay does work 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. 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

© All rights reserved.