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.

How I work

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.

Therapy with me is 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. I work toward empowering you with a deeper understanding of who you are, what you feel and explore the possibility of creating personal choices, through increased self-awareness. You have unique, personal potential, and I hope that through working together we can uncover it.

Who do I work with?

I work with young people and adults on an individual basis. As a supervisor, I work with both trainee and qualified counsellors.

Previous experience

I have worked as a school counsellor in secondary schools in both England and abroad. Prior to that, 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.

Lecturing

I currently lecture on CPCAB accredited Counselling and Psychotherapy Diploma courses in Reading, Farnborough and Basingstoke. I also lecture on a counselling degree in Winchester.

Other practicalities

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