James Melvin
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About me
I offer integrative counselling in Bristol (BS2/BS7 Stokes Croft, Cheltenham Road, Gloucester Road area) to adults and young people (16+ only). I work face to face or via Zoom. I also offer Walk and Talk sessions (April to September, weather permitting), where we meet outside on The Downs or another local park.
Adults
I have wide experience of working with adults with a range of presenting issues: anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, addiction, bereavement, relationship, family and parenting problems. You might be coming to counselling with a clear idea of what you want to address or perhaps you are unsure of what the real problems are. I aim to help you to be honest and open with yourself and find ways forward to a happier and more fulfilling life. I work in an integrative, relational and creative way.
Creative Writing
I have a strong interest in the healing power of creative writing and offer Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (CWTP) exercises. If you are looking for a creative counsellor who uses creative and reflective writing daily as part of my own wellbeing routine, then I can help you to develop your own writing practice and use writing to explore your feelings.
Young People (16+ only)
I have extensive experience of working with young people who have emotional difficulties or problems at home or at school. This includes anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress, self-esteem, bereavement, bullying, family and peer problems.
I worked as a counsellor in a Bristol secondary school for nine years and more recently in private practice. I have also done rigorous and comprehensive training specifically for working with young people, so I have an excellent understanding of how they might think and feel and what they might need from a therapist. I also have experience of working with young people in groups and experience of working with the parents of young people: a joined-up approach that gives the young person the best chance of feeling supported and being able to thrive.
Also, I hold an up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling (Accredited by BACP)
- Advanced Diploma in Supervision (Accredited by NCPS)
- Masters Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
- Masters in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (Metanoia Institute)
- Member of NCPS and I adhere to their Ethical Framework and Code of Conduct
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Each session is 50 minutes.
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