Mark Mahoney

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MBA, BACP (Accred) | Men's Mental Health, SE London & Online

About me

I'm Mark, an Accredited BACP Registered Integrative Counsellor (no. 390753) with specialist training in men's mental health, anger issues, and neurodivergence.

Maybe you know something's not right, but just can't explain what it is.

You can't switch off, you're checking emails at 11pm, lying in bed replaying conversations, or waking up already thinking about everything you've got to deal with and the pressure feels overwhelming. 

You're always thinking three steps ahead, running through every possible scenario, and usually your brain always lands on the worst one. 

You snap at the people you love, then feel guilty afterwards. You notice you're angrier than you used to be and not sure why. 

You might have wondered if ADHD or autism could explain why you've always felt a bit different. Maybe social situations leave you exhausted because you're constantly thinking about what to say, how you're coming across, or whether you've said the wrong thing.

Clients often come to me with difficulties including:

  • Anxiety and overthinking
  • Anger or irritability beneath the surface
  • Burnout and emotional exhaustion
  • Difficulty expressing emotions or needs
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Low self-confidence despite outward capability
  • Emotional shutdown or withdrawal
  • Loneliness and emotional isolation
  • ADHD or autistic traits that may never have been fully understood

How I work

I'm described by clients as calm, grounded and easy to talk to. I'm an integrative counsellor, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on what you need rather than following a single rigid model.

Together we explore the patterns, pressures, relationships and past experiences that sit underneath current difficulties. 

We won't just talk about problems. We'll explore where they come from, build understanding together, and develop practical strategies you can use between sessions and beyond.

What to expect

The first session is about getting to know each other. You'll feel heard, probably for the first time in a while, and we'll work together to map out what brought you here and what you want to change.

From there, each session has a loose structure. We check in, we work on whatever matters most to you that week, and we build toward your goals. I'll introduce tools and strategies when they're useful, and we regularly review progress. Your feedback shapes our work and makes it better.

What I ask of you is straightforward: show up, be honest even when it's uncomfortable, give me your full attention for the time we're together, (mobiles off!) and be willing to reflect and take small actions during the week. Like physio or learning a new skill, the work between sessions matters as much as the sessions themselves.

What I offer in return: 50 minutes of my complete attention, confidentiality, and a calm, relaxed space with no judgement. I know we all have busy lives, so I'm flexible. I offer sessions in Bromley (The Centre for Counselling), Forest Hill (The Therapy Loft), Peckham (South London Therapy Group), online, or a hybrid of in-person and online.

About me

Alongside my counselling practice, I've worked for many years in business environments. I understand the pressure many clients are navigating professionally and personally.

Outside of work, I sadly follow the (mis)fortunes of West Ham, am addicted to Parkrun, and still occasionally find myself in the middle of a moshpit.

Sessions are £85. I offer a free introductory call lasting around 15–20 minutes, giving you the chance to decide whether working together feels right.

If you've been thinking about this for a while, please get in touch and let's see how we can work together. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist
  • Certificate in Working Therapeutically with Autistic Clients
  • Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Level 4. CPCAB
  • Certificate in Counselling Level 3. CPCAB
  • Certificate of Higher Education – Level 2. CPCAB
  • Intro to Counselling 
  • MBA (University of Glasgow)

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£85.00 per session

When I work

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Early morning
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Centre For Counselling Training & Therapy, 67-69 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3AA

The Therapy Loft, 2 Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3XU

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations

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Online platforms

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