
Damien Melhem
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Contact information
- Phone number
- 07443875528
Therapist - Plymouth
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
My primary working hours are:
- In person Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am till 5pm.
- Online: Monday to Friday 9am till 11 pm and Saturdays from 9am till noon.
Feel free to get in touch to enquire about current availability.
About me and my therapy practice
Hello, I specialise in traumatic loss, grief, depression, existential crises and anxiety.
Over the years, I’ve supported clients from a wide range of backgrounds—each with their own unique stories, challenges, and strengths. Whether dealing with identity questions, relationship difficulties, emotional wounds, or life transitions, I bring a flexible and inclusive approach that honours each person’s unique experience and inner wisdom.
- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP).
- Three years working with the Bereavement Counselling Service.
- Three years of clinical experience at Derriford Hospital, working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Experience of working closely with individuals with cerebral palsy, recovering from strokes and traumatic accidents, undergoing cancer treatment, and families coping with dementia and end-of-life transitions.
- Enhanced DBS.
- I am person-centred and Existential Psychotherapist, that integrates tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Gestalt Therapy.
- My comprehensive approach addresses both existential and cognitive aspects of well-being.
Bereavement Therapy:
- Initial 6 sessions: £35 per session. Subsequent sessions: £50 per session.
Blue Light Card and healthcare industry discount:
- Initial 10 sessions: £35 per session. Subsequent sessions £50 per session.
Reduced Fee Options:
A reduced rate of £35 per session is available for clients who are:
- Trainee counsellors
- Full-Time students
- In receipt of benefits
Please note that this must be agreed prior to our first session, and I require proof in order to offer this service.
Practice description
Therapy invites you to open up about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, which can feel incredibly vulnerable. It takes courage to share your innermost struggles with someone else, trusting that they will understand and support you without judgment. This journey can be challenging, but the will to persist through these challenges is what leads to healing.
- I provide a space where you can fully be yourself. A space that is open-minded, empathetic, and free from judgement or unsolicited advice.
- Together we will work through difficult experiences, gaining clarity around how you feel, helping you to understand your emotions, and identify the path forward.
- If anxiety is something you’re struggling with, our sessions will centre around that experience, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and existential approaches to support your journey toward greater clarity and resilience.
- My aim is to support you in discovering your inner strength and reclaiming a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling for you.
My first session
In our first session, I will explain how confidentiality works in therapy. We’ll talk about what brought you here, and you’ll get a sense of whether I’m the right therapist for you.
What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, Relationships, Self esteem, Sex-related issues, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
CBT, Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Narrative therapy, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English, Spanish