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Dr. Melanie James

Psychology East Sussex

Dr. Melanie James

16 years of experience

10,692+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Melanie James at a glance

Dr. Melanie James is a Psychology practitioner based in East Sussex, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2006). Serves patients in East Sussex, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Melanie James is a highly skilled and experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in both the NHS and private healthcare settings. Throughout her career, she has worked with adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
Dr James has received training in various therapeutic approaches, but her primary approach involves Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural theories. This combination allows her to delve into the root causes of her clients' difficulties while offering practical, tailored strategies to address them effectively.
Her extensive experience covers a wide range of mental health issues, with a particular emphasis on depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Additionally, she possesses specialist knowledge in the field of eating disorders and their related treatments.
Dr James's therapeutic approach is centred on collaboration with her clients. She aims to assist individuals in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and their challenges. Through this process, she supports her clients in initiating and navigating change at a pace that suits them.
Above all, Dr James is passionate about helping individuals tap into their strengths, enabling them to realise their full potential. Her areas of interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, work-related stress or difficulties, and relationship problems.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Melanie James

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, East Sussex (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Psychology
    UAB Barcelona, East Sussex (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-306942 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-2F38F23B · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,893
Annual physical exam 99395 2,723
Vaccination administration 90471 2,419
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 332

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Melanie James
HEADSHOT
Melanie James in consultation
IN OFFICE
Melanie James with the team
WITH TEAM
Melanie James at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 79s
Meet Melanie James

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Melanie James, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1985/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37607157 · cited by 101
  2. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Melanie James, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2087/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37887298 · cited by 159

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychology European Annual Congress (Psychology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychology National Society Meeting · East Sussex · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — East Sussex · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychology
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · melanie.james@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Melanie James's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Melanie James treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Psychology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in East Sussex matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in East Sussex carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Melanie James specialise in?

    Melanie James specialises in Psychology in East Sussex, GB. 20 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Melanie James treat?

    Melanie James treats conditions within Psychology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Melanie James practise?

    Melanie James practises in East Sussex, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Melanie James speak?

    Melanie James speaks English.

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