About me
It is important that you are engaged with a counsellor / psychotherapist that is right for you. For this reason I offer a completely free session, creating an opportunity for us to meet each other, ask questions, and decide 'where to go' from there! As a private provider of psychotherapy and counselling, there are no waiting lists, or limits to the number of sessions on offer to you, During times when you may experience financial difficulties, you may be eligible for services at a lower cost, depending on your personal and financial circumstances. These concessions are based on a system of self-worth and self-value for both you and your therapist.
Your therapy will have two main therapeutic aims: Firstly, to work at a content level, which will be dealing with the presenting issues and problems that you may bring; and secondly to work at a process level, to understand and change underlying patterns of experience (feelings/thoughts/behaviours) that may be the root cause of any presenting problem(s). This method of working ensures that you are more likely to receive long term positive outcomes that will empower you as a person and reduce the likelihood of you repeatedly returning to therapy in the future; that being aware of your own process enables you to be empowered and supportive of yourself, no matter what difficulties may arise.
Services
- Individual Psychotherapy & Counselling
- Online Psychotherapy & Counselling
- Couples Counselling
- Relationship Counselling
- Family Counselling
- Professional Supervision
- CPD Training Workshops (when available)
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been practising clinical psychotherapy and counselling in Cornwall (based in Bodmin initially, then St Austell) since 2000, with a variety of experience spanning over many years in working with adults and children, individually, within groups, and within a residential setting, covering a wide range of issues: examples include past and present physical, sexual and mental abuse, neglect, mental health issues, addictions, anxiety, self-harm, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome, physical disability, phobias, mood disorders and depression, eating disorders and personality disorders.
Personal growth and learning is very important, and I attend monthly supervision, and practice following NCPS guidelines, keeping up to date with psychotherapy theory, practice, and progress through reading, studying, workshops, and conferences throughout the year.
As a qualified and experienced martial arts instructor (traditional karate), bodywork is also an element of the therapeutic process. The bringing together of mind, body and spirit (otherwise known as 'the martial way' or 'way of life') promotes harmony, knowledge, integrity, respect, and courage. Talking through your problems is not always effective by itself, and getting up, moving your body, and paying attention to your breathing can be incredibly powerful therapeutically.
Psychotherapy, counselling, supervision and specialised educational support should be accessible to everybody - and obtainable regardless of their circumstances.
Profile
Adv.Dip.Psych(TA) MBACP(Accredited) N.L.P.Practitioner
- 2001: Completion of Advanced Integrative Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy Training.
- 2005: Qualified as a Certified Practitioner in the art of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
- 2009/2010: Completed a further year of training in Transactional Analysis at the Iron Mill Institute in Exeter in 2009/2010, receiving an Advanced Diploma In The Applications Of Integrative And Relational Approaches to Transactional Analytic Psychotherapy.
- 2017: Qualified in Professional Supervision (Diploma)
- Holds a City and Guilds Certificate in Teaching.
- Holds a certificate in advice and information (level 3).
- Is a NCPS member, and has completed the accreditation process.
- Mark continues to train on a yearly basis through ‘Continued Professional Development’ workshops, courses, and training.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual Psychotherapy & Counselling
Initial Free Consultation
50 minutes – £55.00
60 minutes – £60.00
90 minutes – £85.00
Relationship Counselling
60 minutes – £80.00 | *£135.00
90 minutes – £115.00 | *£195.00
*Option to see two therapists
Clinical Supervision
INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISION
60 minutes – £60.00
90 minutes – £85.00
GROUP SUPERVISION
Please get in contact to discuss your requirements.
We accept the following payment methods at the time of your appointment:
Cash
Debit Card
Credit Card
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