Dr Marco Cortez
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About me
I'm an experienced counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor working with adults, young people and couples who may be experiencing issues relating to anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger management, abuse, bereavement, eating disorders, phobias and panic attacks.
I have 25 years of specialised experience in the field of addiction, including alcohol, drugs and gambling, and I also set up one of London's largest substance misuse counselling services.
If you are currently struggling with any of these issues, I would like to welcome you to get in touch. I will be able to answer any questions you have.
Has it become difficult to handle situations you were once able to manage? Is making decisions leaving you full of doubt? Maybe you have some communication problems and conflict between you and your partner? Perhaps behaviours have become addictive and lead to compulsive patterns that you would like help to explore and understand.
I offer a space for you to be able to look at any important issues in your life. It could be a chance to explore your ‘world view’ and how that affects your relationships, your decision making and your sense of well-being.
I have extensive training which include existential themes, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR, couples counselling and family therapy. My diverse experience acquired from different counselling settings (NHS and charities) has given me the opportunities to being exposed to a variety of clients’ life issues: trauma, ‘bipolar disorder’, anxiety, suicidal tendencies, family abuse, substance misuse, bereavement, eating disorder, HIV, sexual violence.
Whilst having a great deal of knowledge, I maintain a comfortable yet professional and confidential relationship with my clients.
If you would like to discuss what you might gain from a therapeutic relationship you can make an appointment to see me in the following ways:
Call me on 07880 506565
I work in English and Portuguese online and in-person at my central London practice in Regent Street, W1B 5TF.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Systemic Approaches to working with Individuals, Families and Organisations, The Tavistock and Portman, NHS Foundation Trust, London
- EMDR, EMDR Academy, London
- Open Dialogue Training, Open Dialogue UK, London
- PhD in Psychotherapy and Counselling Studies from the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent's College, London
- Existential Supervision and Group Work Course from the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, London
- Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling from the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regents College, London
- MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling from the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, at Regent's University, London
- Certificate in the Fundamentals of Psychotherapy and Counselling from the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regents College, London
- Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from University of Advertising and Marketing (ESPM) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Law Degree from State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)– Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I work hard to develop the relationship between clients and myself, aiming to respect individual values and the client’s capacity for self-determination. What is central to my interactions with my clients is that it is their process; my role is mainly to provide a safe, therapeutic space and time to facilitate the clients individual emotional growth.
Experience:
- VIA Psychosocial Therapy Manager, London
- Clinical Manager, The Seventy4 Foundation, London
- Lead Counsellor, Addaction/Lifeline, London
- Team Leader/Counsellor, Turning Point, London
- Health Team Counsellor, Centrepoint, London
- Counsellor, The Drug and Alcohol Foundation, London
- Drugs and Alcohol Worker, Phoenix House, London
- Project Worker, The Lord Clyde Nightshelter, London
- Counsellor, Camden, City, Islington & Westminster Bereavement Service.
I am a member of SEA, UKCP and BACP and am bound by and adhere to BACP's Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am also an UKCP accredited supervisor.
My hobbies are cinema, food, theatre, running, travel and socialising.
Member organisations
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BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£110.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My therapy fees are £110 for individuals for a fifty minute session and £120 for couples for a fifty minute session. Couples sessions are £130 for a fifty minute session.
Coaching sessions are £200 and group/family sessions £160.
I only ask for 24 hours notice of cancellation and offer early morning, lunchtime and evening appointments.
I offer online and in-person sessions at my central London practice in Regent Street, W1B 5TF.
When I work
AM/PM - Monday until Friday. I do not work at the weekends.
Further information
Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, Teams or telephone video counselling sessions also available.
I work both in English and Portuguese.
