Mandy Martin MBACP (Reg.)

About me

Are you feeling low, lacking interest in the things that usually give you pleasure? Perhaps you are worrying, and aren't sure why? Have recent events highlighted areas of your relationship that you would like to focus on? I have a particular interest in working with you on a one-to-one basis to discover what it is you want from your life and how you would like to go about achieving it, whether this is within your relationships or just focused on your self.

I am a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, which means that I am interested in how people relate to the world, their loved ones and themselves. I usually work with clients in the context of their whole life experience rather than looking at one specific area, but am guided by clients in this regard. My theoretical background is Person - Centred, Gestalt, Psychodynamic and Existentialism.

Humanistic Counselling provides an opportunity to explore creatively, grow personally and develop aspects of yourself that may feel under-utilised, as well as acknowledging the variety of choices you could and do make. The humanistic approach works toward empowering you with a deeper understanding of who you are, what you feel and explores the possibility of creating personal choices. It encourages self-awareness and self-realisation. A humanistic approach focuses mainly on your unique, personal potential.

I currently lecture on a Counselling and Psychotherapy Diploma course, as well as working in private practice as both a counsellor and supervisor. I work with young people and adults on an individual basis. As a supervisor, I work with both trainee counsellors and qualified counsellors.

I have also worked as a school counsellor in secondary schools in both England and abroad. Previously, I worked in Children's Services, supporting children and young people on an individual basis, as well as working therapeutically with families. My work in Adult Mental Health has been on both an individual and group basis.

I am able to offer flexibility in terms of appointment times - offering both early morning and evening appointments in order to accommodate your working day

I offer low cost sessions to trainee counselling students.

I am able to work in Afrikaans should you wish.

I am a registered member of the BACP and follow their ethical framework for practice, I am also fully insured and have a DBS check.