Marcus Howard
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About me
I am an MBACP registered Person-Centred Counsellor/Psychotherapist; helping people of all ages and backgrounds overcome a range of issues, in a safe, warm, confidential space. If you are currently experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss, etc. or simply have a deep-down feeling that something isn't quite right, I can help you. During our weekly/fortnightly sessions, we will work together to explore your feelings and emotions, allowing you to start seeing things differently and make positive changes in your own life.
My desire to help others drew me towards Psychotherapy, and after training extensively and working at several voluntary Counselling practices, I now have my own private practice in London where I work full-time.
Since starting out as a Counsellor, I have witnessed the positive change in people, which has confirmed the importance of this profession and increased my passion for supporting mental health.
My practice is conveniently located by Kings Cross St Pancras station. Which can be reached by National Rail as well as the Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan and Victoria underground lines.
I also see clients via video calls (Skype/Zoom) and I have more flexibility with appointment times because I'm working from home.
Website: https://www.marcustherapylondon.com/
Training, qualifications & experience
Ten years working as a Therapist, dealing with general mental health issues, as well as specialising in anxiety, depression, Low self-esteem and bereavement.
Four years working as a Bereavement Counsellor for the City and East London Bereavement Service.
Two years working as a therapist for Community Counselling based in East London
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy certificate of proficiency
- CPCAB level 4 diploma in therapeutic counselling
- CPCAB level 3 certificate in counselling studies
- CPCAB level 2 certificate in counselling skills
Member organisations
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. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concessions available for afternoon and online appointments.
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Further information
During the first therapy session, as your therapist, I would create a safe and supportive environment for you to share your concerns and goals. We would begin by discussing your reasons for seeking therapy and what you hope to achieve. I would listen actively and non-judgmentally, allowing you to express yourself freely. We would explore your background, personal history, and any relevant experiences to gain a comprehensive understanding of your situation. I might ask questions to clarify information or delve deeper into specific topics. Together, we would collaboratively identify and prioritize the issues you want to address. We would also establish clear expectations, boundaries, and confidentiality guidelines. The goal of this initial session would be to build a strong therapeutic alliance, establish trust, and lay the foundation for your therapeutic journey.
