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Profile
I am a BACP Registered Psychotherapist, Addiction Specialist, NLP coach and family therapist with 14 years experience in working with individuals, couples and groups of all ages and cultural backgrounds. I am based in both Harley St W1G and London Bridge SE1 2EN. Dependent on your presenting issue/need will draw on psychodynamic, cognitive and humanistic theories and concepts to provide either short-term focused counselling/psychotherapy and/or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
What is Psychotherapy/Counselling?
Many people, will at some point, and for various reasons, experience emotional/psychological challenges which can impact upon and limit the quality of their lives - relationship difficulties, or being 'stuck' in self-defeating/repeating unwanted patterns of behaviour, perhaps finding it hard to accept feelings around past/present/future life events, or maybe angry, anxious, or depressed about life in general. In these emotional situations counselling and psychotherapy can be of benefit in offering a space where you can talk openly about yourself and be listened to and understood, in a way that is perhaps difficult to find with, or ask of, family, friends and work-colleagues.
I offer a confidential, safe and reliable place for you to make sense of your current difficulties, and through the establishment of a trusting therapeutic relationship will help you to explore past formative experiences and future concerns, which may be impacting on your present-day choices/decisions, and in the ways that you form and maintain relationships with others, and how you see, think and feel about yourself.
Testimonials
Mark, I need to thank you for all that you have done for me. When I first came to see you I did not know how to stop my addictions. You listened when I needed you to, and encouraged me when I had little motivation to change. Because of you my life is better than it has ever been, and I will always be grateful to you for this. Thanks for being there! – John 2010
PS going to Spain next week to visit a friend for a couple of days….. Life is good!!!!!!!"
We found Mark remarkably insightful with a wealth of professional and personal experience , don't be fooled by the demure easy-going demeanour, Mark can be tough when he needs to be to help you see what is required !! I honestly believe if it were not for Mark we would now be parted, so thank you" J.B and A.H Dec Feb 2010
"I have seen a few counsellors in the past 10 years, and nobody made me feel at ease like Mark. In fact, for the first time, I was able to divulge everything about my situation, without fear of shocking him or being judged by him. he has a great sense of humour too, which was appropriate in my situation, but he also really seemed to understand me and was very sympathetic. He recommended an excellent book to me which was spot on, and gave me some exercises to do that helped me change certain (unwanted by me) behaviours. I would recommend Mark to anybody looking for counselling." Sarah. 2010/2011
My Employment History
1997 -1998 Trainee Counsellor-Quinten residential rehabilitation services
1998- 2000 Counsellor-CRI drug and alcohol services
2000 -2004 Manager CRI Drug and Alcohol services Islington
2004 -2009 Manager DAAT (local authority) Drug and Alcohol services
2005 -2008 Group and Individual Counsellor Residential Services (Consultancy)
2009 -2011 DAAT Co-ordinator Harm Reduction
I have been in personal psychotherapy & psychoanalysis and regularly meet with a more experienced practitioner for clinical supervision & attend continuing professional development (CPD) events to maintain, improve and broaden my clinical knowledge and skills.
My Qualifications
My qualifications include
• Advanced Diploma Psychotherapy
• Diploma NLP
• HND Management of Addiction
• Level 4 Training the Trainer
• NVQ3 Health and Social Care
• Diploma in Systemic Psychotherapy
Training
I have also attended numerous courses in specialist areas, including:
• Introduction to domestic violence
• Foundation in motivational interviewing skills
• Introduction to dual diagnosis
• Working with alcohol using clients
• Introduction to working with sex workers
• Advanced NLP
• Advanced CBT
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