Damien Melhem Quesada
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About the Therapist
Damien Melhem is a BACP Registered Person-Centred and Existential Psychotherapist who offers a flexible and inclusive approach to counselling. He integrates elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and EMDR-informed work according to each client’s individual needs.
Damien specialises in anxiety, depression, trauma, traumatic loss, bereavement, complex grief, family conflict, relationship difficulties, identity questions, emotional wounds, life transitions, and existential crises. He understands that each person brings a different history, culture, set of relationships, and way of making sense of their experiences.
His work is grounded in respect for the client’s inner wisdom and capacity for growth. Rather than imposing a fixed method, Damien works collaboratively to help clients understand their experiences, process difficult emotions, and develop a more compassionate and meaningful relationship with themselves.
At a Glance
- Session format: Please enquire for current availability
- Client groups: Individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Languages: Please enquire
- Areas of focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Complex Grief, Bereavement, Relationships, Family Conflict, Identity and Existential Concerns
- Registration: BACP Registered Member – MBACP 408142
- Approach: Person-Centred, Existential and Integrative Psychotherapy
Qualifications
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling – BACP-accredited course
- EMDR in Therapy and Coaching – Modules 1 and 2
- BA (Hons) in Fine Art
- Ongoing specialist continuing professional development
Therapy Approach
- Person-centred psychotherapy
- Existential psychotherapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-informed work
- Narrative Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- EMDR-informed therapy following completion of Modules 1 and 2
- Internal Family Systems-informed understanding
- Mindfulness and transpersonal perspectives
Client Types
- Individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds
- People affected by grief or traumatic loss
- Clients experiencing trauma-related difficulties
- People navigating relationship or family conflict
- Clients exploring identity, meaning, or life direction
- People seeking short-term or longer-term therapy
Mental Health Issues and Areas of Support
- Anxiety, persistent worry, and emotional overwhelm
- Panic and phobia-related difficulties
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma and trauma-related emotional distress
- Traumatic loss
- Complex grief and prolonged difficulties following bereavement
- Bereavement, grief, and adjustment after loss
- Family conflict and difficult family dynamics
- Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
- Identity questions and difficulties with self-understanding
- Existential crises and concerns about meaning or purpose
- Life transitions and significant personal changes
- Emotional wounds connected with past experiences
- Shame, self-criticism, and difficult self-beliefs
- Domestic abuse-informed emotional support
- Workplace anxiety and emotional pressure
Professional Registration
- BACP Registered Member – MBACP 408142
- ICO Registered – 808634
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
- Practises within professional, ethical, and confidential standards
Professional Experience
- Commissioned Trauma Therapist with The Rehab Network
- Commissioned Grief Therapist with Victim Support
- Private Practice Counsellor with Healing Journey Therapies
- Volunteer Counsellor with The Bereavement Counselling Service South West
- Previous student counselling experience within bereavement services
- Experience using PHQ-9 and GAD-7 measures
- Previous NHS healthcare support experience
What to Expect
Damien offers a respectful, inclusive, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where clients can explore difficult emotions, relationships, losses, life changes, and questions about identity or meaning.
His approach is flexible and collaborative. Sessions may involve person-centred exploration, existential reflection, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques, narrative work, Gestalt awareness, mindfulness, or EMDR-informed approaches where appropriate.
Damien can support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, traumatic loss, complex grief, bereavement, family conflict, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, shame, emotional wounds, life transitions, and existential crises. Therapy is shaped around the client’s goals, personal history, and preferred pace.