Author and psychologist David F. Melbourne has had seven books published on dreams and the unconscious mind and is a member of the Society of Authors. He has attained the  highest qualification (SQHP) recognised by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council.

He appears frequently in the media, here and abroad – on TV, radio, in the newspapers and many magazines. He has written regular columns on dreams and the workings of the unconscious mind for The Express newspaper, The Herald and Horoscope magazines.

Over the years David has concentrated on visual imagery having devised many new techniques and exercises for stress, problem solving and healing; an example of which is outlined in his book Your Dreams and Your Stars. He invented The Dream Oracle - the first established method of collecting important advice from the wisdom of the unconscious mind by employing the alphabet dream code. He also devised the cross-reference flow chart system of dream analysis – a systematic approach to decoding the hidden messages in dreams.

David has devised new methods of removing mental blocks, which are now taught at the European College of Hypnotherapy. He has gained considerable experience in dealing with stress in individuals living and working in remote areas.

In addition to hypnotherapy, David is qualified in past life regression therapy and spirit releasing therapy, and was coached, personally, as a therapist by Dr Keith Hearne (BSc MSc PhD) - UK senior examiner for hypnotherapists.

David's hobbies include oil painting - some of which can be seen at the Orkney Art website.