Here is some of the lovely client feedback - from all types of organisations but all from the heart.
They demonstrate the positive impact of the MMS work; this drives MMS on further…..
”Patrick led the children's workshop 'The Free Gift of Gratitude' at Knightsbridge School which the children loved. The session began with Patrick explaining what gratitude really means and why it's so important in our lives. He made it relatable and engaging, using examples and stories that the kids really connect with. It was clear he had a special way of connecting with young minds and had every child fully engaged from start to finish! A touching part of the workshop was when each child wrote who they were grateful for on green leaves. Patrick's energy and enthusiasm made this workshop a memorable experience. Not only did the children leave with a deeper understanding of gratitude, but they also had fun. I would highly recommend this workshop for any educator looking to teach kids the importance of gratitude in a meaningful way. ”
- Francesca Hall
Clubs Coordinator, Knightsbridge School (Oct 2024)
“We are committed to prioritising our employees' mental health, and the recent mental health webinar during Wellness Week truly delivered. The session provided our team with valuable tools and strategies to manage stress and enhance well-being.
Patrick created an engaging environment that encouraged open dialogue, making it easy for employees to share their experiences and learn from one another.
We highly recommend this webinar to any organisation looking to foster a supportive workplace culture. Investing in mental health is not just beneficial for individuals; it strengthens the entire organisation”.
- Melody Taylor
Payroll & Human Resources Executive, Centaur Media Plc (Oct 2024)
”Patrick provided our Year 8s with a fresh perspective on life's challenges, encouraging us to reframe them as opportunities for growth. His insights into self-care and positive psychology were invaluable and offered practical tools to enhance our overall wellbeing. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have attended this relateable talk." Alasdair Forbes, Head of Year 8,
“Patrick's talk was really inspiring. He shared personal experiences about overcoming challenges and staying positive. I appreciated his advice on looking after myself. It's made me think more about my own mental health and how I can better support myself and others.” Y8 Pupil
Both from Farleigh School, Hampshire (Summer 2024)
“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have participated in the Mental Health First Aid (MHFAider®) training with MHFA England and Patrick Melville. I found the training incredibly practical, with plenty of role plays and examples that made it easier to grasp the concepts and apply them in real-life situations.
Shortly after the first session of the training, I had the opportunity to put these skills into practice. Drawing from what I learned in the MHFA course, I assessed the situation using the ALGEE approach, providing emotional support, and encouraged her to seek further help. I was glad to hear that my friend’s situation improved, reinforcing the critical role we can play in offering immediate support - thank you.”
- Julius Kizito
Rotarian / Counselor/ Mental Health Advocate/ Social Media Manager - Vision 2040 to empower underprivileged children reach their full potential (Sept 2024)
”Patrick's session with Year 8 was very interesting as he was not just talking to us, he also made it very inclusive and interactive. He talked a lot about working together and how as a team we could accomplish much more than expected. He also showed us many interesting tricks on the mind to understand the workings of our brains. Overall, Patrick's talk was very good: we all learned skills to help understand and overcome the challenges we will encounter as we move on to our next schools. I really enjoyed the day and would recommend Patrick to anyone who is hoping to learn more about developing resilience and ways that we can manage the stresses and pressures we will all face during our lives.”
- Year 8 Boy (who attended 1 of the full day workshops)
Twyford School (July 2024)
““From the very beginning Patrick’s approach to a very sensitive subject was captivating. Openly sharing his own personal experiences surrounding mental health and the challenges resonated with the team making, for a well-run thought-provoking session. Patrick’s unique style allowed for everyone to participate and be a part of the workshop. I would highly recommend anyone considering using Patrick and we will certainly be enlisting his services in the future.”
- Luke Willbourn
Managing Director, Talon Outdoor (June 2024)
”Paddy did a terrific Mental Health workshop to our NBCUniversal, FreeWheel, and Comcast teams in London office, to observe Mental Health Awareness Week. An exceptional and inspirational leader, thank you for your kindness and guidance! Hope we can do more together.”
- Mark Rogers
Vice President, Global Ad Strategy, NBC Universal (May 2024)
“Working with our young alumni has been a major part of our work over the last few years, but it has mainly been focused on careers, so when Patrick contacted us and proposed starting a podcast around mental resilience aimed at young OWs it couldn’t have been better timing. It has been a pleasure working with Patrick, his marketing background has been extremely helpful in launching the first episode and his expertise in mental health has shaped the podcast into an insightful and inspirational conversation with some brilliant practical tips to takeaway. Thanks so much Patrick!”
- Lucy Davies
Wellington Community Manager, Wellington College (May 2024)
”Mental health in the PR industry is not yet what it should be. We in PRCA wanted to change the conversation, so that the whole industry understands what needs to be and can be done. Patrick was the obvious partner. He rolls up his sleeves and he gets things done. He understands the rhythms and pressures of the industry, and he provides the practical insights that practitioners need. His involvement has been crucial in producing a variety of content – from a series of podcasts to updated resources. We hope that they’ll have an impact as we fight to improve the PR community’s mental health.”
- Richard Fernandez
Director of External and Public Affairs, PRCA UK and Global (April 2024)
“Patrick’s talk to the staff of Saracen OMD East Africa really connected with them. Patrick has been in the same trenches, endured the same pressures, and managed to cope with them and more, and found a way to thrive thereafter. His lessons are powerful advice for us in Advertising in Kenya and our other East Africa offices who attended.
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- Lenny Nganga
CEO East Africa, OMG Saracen Media (Feb 2024)
”Patrick was introduced to me through a work colleague and within a few minutes of talking to him, I knew we needed to work together to bring him into our company to talk to our workforce. Patrick has so far introduced us to 'The Gift of Gratitude' and we have used his tools and techniques to introduce an initiative to all our staff.. Not only this, but we have Patrick coming to see us to do a workshop on 'Building Mental Resilience', which we know will be very popular. Our relationship with Patrick is not a one-off and we are delighted to start our journey with him. Aside from the fabulous workshops Patrick offers, he is professional, thorough and a joy to work with.”
- Nikki Wyetham - Lamb
Portfolio Management Office, OSTTRA (Feb 2024)
“We wholeheartedly recommend Patrick Melville – Melville Solutions to any organisation seeking to implement effective mental health initiatives in the manufacturing industry. Patrick’s expertise, compassion and commitment to creating a mentally healthy workplace is truly exceptional.”
- Bob Hart
Programme Director, Smart Manufacturing Alliance, (Nov 2023)
”Patrick recently ran a training session for my team and I, by video. The session was informative, educational and made the whole team think. We came away from the session with a sense of purpose and a range of ideas we could put into action straight away. I would highly recommend Paddy as a speaker and trainer who can help your team achieve a higher level of performance through improved mental health, resilience and awareness.”
- Alex Wilkins
Principle at Keyplan Wealth, Partner Practice of St. James's Place Wealth Management (Nov 2023)
“Patrick spoke at our Bondholder Breakfast last Friday. The broad topic was 'mental health, and the audience senior management from SME's.
Patrick's presentation was inspiring, insightful and thought provoking. Touching on his own personal story, Patrick provided an insight into the importance of building resilience for individuals and organisations, he also demonstrated that it is critical to incorporate mental first aid within your organisation.
For the first time I can remember, our delegates were reluctant to leave and we heard comments such as 'lightbulb moment' and 'wow, that's really made me think' within the room. People were genuinely blown away.
I would not hesitate to recommend Patrick as a speaker around this subject and you should certainly speak to him to establish your own Mental First Aid team within your organisation.”
- Jo Magenis
Marketing and Communications Manager, Opportunity Peterborough, (Oct 2023)
”Patrick Melville volunteered at the Trout And About festival using his accredited MHFA England services. He was the on-site Mental Health First Aider and part of the event team to support the 8,000 attendees. By being stationed near the First Aider tent and walking around the event he raised awareness of the support services we provided.
- Bob Powell
Chairman, Trout N’About (Aug 2023)
“We have been thinking about the mental health challenge, stress and anxiety a good deal in the past couple of weeks and the MMS contribution has certainly got people talking more openly about it and are more prepared to make use of the facilities we have in-house.”
- Alex Janzen
Chief Operating Officer, RMI (July 2023)
"Thank you to Patrick for opening up a space for our team to talk about mental health and making it so relevant for us with PR statistics and a survey. There were several important takeaways, and the workshop built on what we’d already covered internally during our other mental health initiatives. Everyone loved the lemon-in-the-mouth example to show how the mind has control over the body. However, we felt the workshop seemed a little unstructured at times and also rushed due to an extended introduction about Patrick’s background. Instead, it would have been good to start with the problem areas/ results from the survey we did. We were also looking for some more specific active exercises (meditation, etc) and practical advice.”
- Natasha Pentin
Editorial Director, Publicize (Colombia and LatAM) (May 2023)
“I really liked Patrick's presentation, it was probably my favourite. He is very engagingand full of energy and knowledge. Sharing one of his most difficult life experiences with us must have been nothing easy and he's shown us how to see the bright side of things and what amazing results this can have. Not to mention, before he lefthe came to each and everyone of us to thank us for joining the event and have a small chat. Nobody has ever done that at all the events I have been to. I honestly hope you will invite him again.”
- Delegate at an MMS workshop at
Fidelity and Professional Paraplanner event (May 2023)
"Patrick was hosting a mental health workshop within our team which can be a helpful way to increase awareness and promote positive mental health practices. Key takeaways from such a workshop were including strategies for managing stress, recognising and addressing symptoms of mental health conditions, practicing self-care, and seeking support when needed. By providing actionable tips and fostering a supportive environment, a mental health workshop can help team members prioritise their mental health and well-being. Thank you so much Patrick for your great workshop.”
- Nina Benning
Brand Partnerships Retail & eCommerce at TikTok, (Feb 2023)
“Paddy at Melville Mental Solutions enabled the whole agency to pause for the first time ever (not something that happens in 24/7, always-on PR!), a chance for us all to take a breath for some self-care – we explored what our key stress drivers are and learnt helpful coping strategies, and about how to build mental resilience. We’re now looking at more positive ways of working with each other as a team and promoting healthier client relationships and the power of gratitude.”
- Laura Westmacott
Founder & Managing Director at Mercury Communications (Dec 2022)
“Thank you Patrick for coming to give your workshop on resilience and mental well-being to the radiology department in Oxford. The staff have been under sustained pressure for years and your workshop will help them to find ways to reduce stress and signpost methods of support. They also found hearing your story uplifting and motivating.”
- Fiona MacLeod
Clinical Director of Radiology, Oxford University Hospital, (Dec 2022)
"Promoting and protecting mental health at work is essential for any workplace. Patrick conducted three well-being & Mental Health workshops with our Business directors at OMG and PHD on the education and signs of mental health, how to actively listen and react to signs of mental illness and build resilience within teams. Patrick was an enthusiastic, compassionate, and attentive facilitator, guiding the teams with consideration & care. Patrick's interactive, tailored & personal style of workshops allowed for a safe, honest & relaxed environment. Patrick's workshops offer practical learnings on how to support employees and equip managers with the confidence to have healthy conversations on Mental health.”
- Alana Zervos
Associate Director of Culture & Communication at Omnicom Media Group Hong Kong, (Nov 2022)
“Patrick delivered a brilliant Marketing & Advertising Guest Lecture titled “The Power of Brand Resilience with Terminal Cancer” for BA Marketing and Advertising Course students and MSc Marketing Course student. Patrick talked about the connection between Branding and Mental Health with persuasive content. He also shared his life experiences as a Marketing expert working in all areas of the industry, and Mental Health experience working with all types of organisations. Students were engaged with Patrick’s entertaining talk, and they benefited a lot from Patrick’s input.
- Dr. Jessie Ren,
Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Solent University, (Oct 2022)
"'Thank you so much for delivering the two workshops to our teams.
They were so pertinent and very well placed, particularly given the current pressures, and I'm sure resonated with so many. They were a really welcome interruption in the busy working day, causing one to step off the treadmill, pause and reflect for a few minutes."
- Portia Jackson MRPharmS DipGPP IP
Lead Pharmacist iCaSH, Cambridge Community Services, (Aug 2022)
"After being introduced to Patrick and then listening to his very personal story and how Mental Health is so important to our wellbeing, we asked Patrick to present to our colleagues. He hosted 2 sessions which covered “Mental Health and why we need to look after ourselves” and “How to manage certain situations and build your mental resilience”. They were incredibly inciteful and allowed us to broaden our knowledge and help, not just ourselves, but others. He made the sessions not only fun and engaging but lifted the stigma that so many associate with Mental Health. Well done and thank you Patrick”.
— Neil Odom-Haslett
Head of Commercial R E Lending, Abrdn, (July 2022)
"Patrick’s Mental Health Awareness sessions were informative and interactive, as a result of these sessions staff feel more empowered to talk about their mental health."
— Matt Woodford and Faria Ayoubi
Global Client Services Director and HR Manager, Ptarmigan Media, (June 2022)
"Paddy ran a session on loneliness as part of our Mental Health Awareness Week at GroupM, it was our first wellbeing session ran in the office since we all returned and we had nothing but great feedback from everyone who attend! Thankyou Paddy for such a brilliant and engaging session – we cant wait for the next!."
— Millie Hollywood-McCarthy
People Team HR Advisor, People Team, GroupM (May 2022)
"We were delighted that Patrick was able to come and give us an inspirational speech about the power of gratitude at our annual awards event. He was incredibly engaging, his session was thought provoking and Patrick was well received by all who attended."
— Hayley Crosby
Development Director, West Sussex Partners in Care, (March 2022)
“Patrick is an engaging storyteller, whose workshops are always thought provoking and have a profound impact on everyone who attends. Even when presenting virtually, Patrick shares concepts and ideas in a way that is both personable and engaging for all. Feedback from attendees is always overwhelmingly positive and we look forward to working with him again very soon.”.
— Kirsty Wilkojc MA CIPD ASSOC
HR Business Partner - Human Resources, Lambert Smith Hampton (Dec 2021)
“Patrick Melville ran a MHFA England Online course with my line managers at the end of 2021. Through MHFA England’s set up and literature, he provide a safe and focused way for my team to learn how to be a Mental Health First Aider in the Everything-Connected organisation. I recommend Patrick to any business to train their team to be a Mental Health First Aider."
— Tom Welsh
MD, Everything Connected, (Dec 2021)
“Paddy was both professional and engaging in providing a mental health workshop to our global business, highlighting the stigmas surrounding mental health and providing valuable advice on addressing it. Paddy’s passion and knowledge shone through in this very engaging workshop.”
— James Howard
Head of Fund Finance, Savills Investment Management (Dec 2021)
“Patrick hosted a series of 3 workshop designed to cover Mental Health with the purpose of bringing the topic out in the open amongst our team and removing any stigma attached to it. These workshops were fantastic, made the team feel really connected and one unit. Patrick is an expert in his field and demonstrates great compassion also. He gave the team some great tools to move forwards with as individuals as well as ways to support each other.
We highly recommend him!”
— Romany Simpson
Paid Media Director and Senior Leader, 360 OM, (Sept - Nov 2021)
“Paddy very kindly came to our Mastermind group session to talk to us about the importance of Mental Health Awareness in the workplace, particularly within the Charity Sector. I think I can speak for the whole group when I say it was a very informative and engaging discussion. His knowledge in the area is second to none and more importantly, his passion for the subject is very clear to see. A very friendly and interesting speaker, I would have no hesitation in recommending him to other organisations wanting to understand just how important mental health training is for teams and organisations. This topic has never been needed more and I am in awe of Paddy for bringing it to the attention of so many people. Thank you!|”
— Kelly West
Co Founder of ONLE Networking, (Sept 2021)
“Patrick Melville ran a MHFA England Online course for me and colleagues in 2021. I recommend Patrick to any business who want to train their team to be a Mental Health First Aider. The advice and techniques were invaluable, in an ideal world everyone would be out through the course and I wish I had done it sooner”
— Julia Burton Brown
Commercial Director EMEA at Inskin Media, (Sept 2021)
“Patrick ran a workshop for Bates Wells staff about managing mental health issues. It was a mixture of Patrick’s expertise, personal experiences and music (he played the piano). It helped put into context life’s challenges and how better to manage them, in a light-hearted and uplifting way."
- Rupert Earle
Partner, Bates Wells, (May 2019)
“I had the pleasure of organising a workshop for my employees with Patrick Melville recently as part of our regular programme of continuing education. Patrick prepared a fantastic presentation which afforded our staff a unique opportunity to see their practice from the perspective of the patient, whilst also learning about general mental wellbeing. Patrick was engaging and inspirational, and the session inspired some very positive conversations among the staff, who truly valued Patrick’s unique insight and the connections he was able to make to more general mental wellbeing themes for the benefit of the staff involved.
With our working days becoming increasingly busy, opportunities for shared learning do not come about often. Any opportunity we get is extremely valuable, and I am so pleased we were able to use some of this time to organise this session. I am certain that we will explore some of the themes raised in this workshop in more detail with Patrick as soon as time allows.”
— Peter Sutton
Operations Manager, Queen Square Private Healthcare, (July 2021)
“We ran a session with Patrick on Mental Resilience during Mental Health Week in 2021. His story was inspirational and his delivery was really engaging and powerful. Patrick helped give perspective in his own style and helped us deliver a super important message along the way. Thank you!”
— Sophie Whitlock
People Business Partner, Captify (May 2021)
“The session on wellbeing was very powerful and thought provoking. Everyone came away with something different but personal and we all found Paddy’s delivery truly authentic and inspiring!.”
— Marie-Anne Yeadon
Senior Procurement Professional, London Heathrow Airport (2021)
“The Budgeting Resilience Workshops have provided students with an extensive insight into money matters. As a staff member sitting in on these workshops, I’ve witnessed the students come to terms with many aspects of budgeting which they haven’t considered previously. Patrick and Conor take the time to explain the subjects they are covering in detail, also using language which is easy to grasp for those with no previous financial experience. Each workshop, the students engaged with the facilitators and I find them very conversational rather than a lecture format, they have made the space feel safe (albeit virtually) so students are more than happy to speak up and ask/answer questions. Another great aspect of the workshops is how Patrick and Conor cater what they are covering to the student group, they took the time to find out in advance the demographics of the group which enables them to offer more specific examples in the workshops which is wonderful to see!”
— Lauren O'Shea
Students' Union Coordinator, Newcastle University, London alumini (March 2021)
“What an incredible way to kickstart our Mental Health Awareness Program at Thyme & Tides. Patrick produced and presented a very entertaining and
informative workshop for the team through the medium of Zoom. This lead to a flurry of feedback from the team in turn spurring us on to train two Mental Health First Aiders
and to introduce a number of workplace improvements. We heartily recommend Patrick involvement to any SME out there!.”
— Iain Hemming
Owner, Thyme and Tides Deli, Stockbridge (March 2021)
“Paddy hosted a ‘brand resilience’ session for my team recently - it was thought-provoking, inspiring, and highly valuable. The team really enjoyed it, and it prompted them to think about their mental health alongside their physical health. Delivered in a calm and positive tone, it was a most welcome escape from the day to day, and we all left feeling optimistic and prepared for what life can bring”.
— Chris Allen
Head of Investment & Activation
Havas Media Group London (February 2021)
“I thoroughly enjoyed the World Mental Health Day sessions with Patrick and took a lot of tools away from it that he shared with us to help our every day lives. Patrick is a really engaging speaker and I would definitely be interested in continuing to attend events that he hosts.”
— Rowena Dale
Senior Associate, MERKLE (Nov 2020)
Paddy #ThankYou very much for delivering an excellent andpowerful presentation at the launch of our FT Mental HealthEmployee Network. Patrick and Lisa's Power of Positivity gave usthe inspiration and tools we needed to kick off and focus ourenergy in the right direction.
— Aislinn McGurk
Senior Product Manager, Chair FT Mental Health Network, Financial Times (Oct 2018)