Stuart Melvin
MBACP, Masters Social Research.

I am a highly experienced Counsellor, Trainer, NLP coach with 27 years work experience.

Since 1996, I have worked in various therapeutic contexts and disciplines, including with #adolescents aged between 11 and 18 years , their parents and families within the field of mental health. For the past 17 years I have worked within the NHS in #CAMHS as a therapist within adolescent mental health specialising in assessments, treatment and consultation programmes.

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Phone

07824 065450

Email

contact@stuartmelvin.co.uk

Website

www.stuartmelvin.co.uk

About me and my practice

I use an integrative approach to working as it allows me the luxury of using different theoretical and practical therapeutic models. This offers my clients the opportunity of working with an approach that best suits their needs. I work in a bespoke manner, thinking creatively and reflectively to consider which approach will resonate most effectively with my clients, taking into consideration Age, Gender, Sexuality, Culture, Socio-Economic Status, Disabilities, Religion and Spiritual Beliefs and Practices.

As a Therapist I use evidence-based therapies within my practice. As previously illustrated, I am trained and well versed in a wide range of therapeutic modalities and work in a collaborative and culturally-sensitive way in order to create a powerful therapeutic relationship, something that is recognised as being the most crucial factor in positive therapeutic outcomes.

I am able to work with you over the short or long term, focusing primarily on present and future-orientated treatment, but with the opportunity to explore your past and how this can programme the conscious and unconscious minds to have a powerful bearing on your life today, both positive and negative.
Specific issues can also be selectively treated if you want to focus on managing issues that have become problematic and are acting as an obstacle to your life moving forward.

Experience

I have also worked in the field of #child and adult counselling provision in a multitude of disciplines including #specialist young peoples counselling services, adult addiction treatment services, criminal Justice and in the Looked After Children sector.

My Training and Experience
Over the past 27 years I have developed a highly evolved integrative therapeutic practice that uses various modes of psychotherapeutic intervention, including Person Centred Rogerian therapy, Psychodynamic Formulation and Counselling, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Neuro Linguistic Programming and Coaching, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mediation and Conflict resolution. (Qualified Mediator and Restorative Justice Practitioner and Trainer since 2004).

I am also qualified to Master Practitioner Level in the discipline of Neuro Linguistic Programming and am a qualified NLP Coach. I am currently training to support my registration as an NLP/Hypnotherapist.

I am also a qualified Parenting Trainer and have run Parenting Courses within the community.

As a clinician, I have extensive experience of completing assessments, formulations and interventions for most mental health disorders, including complex psychological, emotional and behavioural presentations. Working for 17 years in a multi-disciplinary environment within the NHS has afforded me wide experience and perspective of medical, systemic and family, individual, group, psychological and behavioural disciplines.

Qualifications

Higher National Diploma in Community and Youth work 1998
Masters in Social Research and Development 2003
Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy - CBT/Integrative approach 2008
BACP Accreditation 2010
Certificate in Counselling 1999
Certificate in Solution Focused Therapy 1999
Qualified Mediation and Conflict Resolution Certificate 2005
Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming 2006
NLP Coach 2022
Mediator in the Workplace Certificate 2006
Parenting Trainer 2010
Training the Trainer Certificate 2004
NLP Hypnotherapy Current training 2024

Additional Information

What I work with:
Anxieties:
Generalised Anxieties and Fears
Panic attacks
Phobias inclusive of school, social, agoraphobia, travel, animals and insects etc
Obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals (OCD)
Body Dysmorphia
Health anxiety
Low Mood states:
Depression and Low mood
Emotional Difficulties
Anger (assertiveness),
Emotional dysregulation
Self esteem and confidence
Trauma; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Managing adverse life events:
Pain and physical health
Parental divorce and separation
Addictions: alcohol, drugs, prescribed drugs, gambling, sex, gaming.
Work-related issues and loss of employment and unemployment
Working with Neuro-Diverse Young People
Significant experience and expertise in working alongside ADHD and ASC.
Coaching and Counselling to support both adults and young people in their personal Development

Professional Membership

Registered Member MBACP (Accred)

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Initial Consultation

Sessions last for 50 minutes and usually start off weekly or fortnightly with regular reviews to help us decide what is the most helpful way forward for you as a client. 6-12 sessions is the average length of treatment, however I aim to target working with you for as short a time as possible to enable you to achieve your wishes and goals and recover from your difficulties and challenges.

Fees

My current fees are £75 per session and the fees are the same face to face or through online sessions.

When I Work

I work Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with some evening work available throughout the week as well.

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative Therapist using Psycho-Dynamic, CBT, NLP and Solution Focused Approaches.

Video Platforms

Google Meet, Face Time, Zoom. Microsoft Teams.

Pronouns

He/Him

Area

Bristol