Damien Melhem - therapist in plymouth-pl4

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Phone number: 07443875528

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Therapist - Plymouth

Plymouth PL4

07443875528

https://healingjourneytherapies.com/

Sessions from £50.00

Features

Flexible hours available
Concessionary rates

Availability

My primary working hours are:

In person Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm.
Online: Monday to Friday 9am till 11 pm.

Feel free to get in touch to enquire about current availability.

About me and my therapy practice

I specialise in anxiety, family conflicts, abuse, trauma, traumatic loss, bereavement, depression, addictions, and existential crises.

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 relationship difficulties, emotional wounds, or life transitions, I bring a flexible and inclusive approach that honours each person’s unique experience and inner wisdom.

Level 2 EMDR in Therapy and Coaching.
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP).
Since 2022, working with the Bereavement Counselling Service.
Since 2025, working on commission as a therapist with Victim Support.
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: £40 per session. Subsequent sessions: £50 per session.

Blue Light Card and healthcare industry discount:

Initial 10 sessions: £40 per session. Subsequent sessions £50 per session.

Reduced Fee Options:

A reduced rate of £40 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

I offer three therapeutic approaches, each tailored to your unique needs and circumstances:

Existential psychotherapy helps you navigate life's deepest questions — who you are, what truly matters, and what direction to take when everything feels uncertain. It provides a supportive framework to transform an existential crisis into a meaningful catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery.

EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy designed for those carrying the weight of trauma. Whether you've experienced a single distressing event or a lifetime of difficult experiences, EMDR helps your brain process what got stuck — so painful memories lose their grip, and you can begin to feel safe again. No need to relive every detail. Healing happens gently, at your own pace.

ANXIETY THERAPY: I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. 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 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, EMDR, 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