About me
Hello, I'm Mark.
I offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples, in Angel, London or online. Whether you're considering therapy or just want time to make sense of things, there's no need to have it all figured out.
Talking and body-based approaches
On top of talking therapy, I sometimes include a somatic, body-based approach. Noticing your breath, or what your body does without you meaning it to, can often show us what matters. Nothing is required, and you set the pace.
What to expect
In therapy we might talk through difficult experiences, or pay attention to what you feel in your body. Often something unexpected comes up that changes how a problem looks. I'm not here to fix you. When something keeps happening in your life, there's usually something useful in it, and we take the time to find out what.
How we can work together
My approach is based on Process Oriented Psychology, which pays attention to what's happening in the moment, in words and in the body. It also draws on my clinical practice in the NHS and my training and research in embodiment and wellbeing. In sessions we follow whatever seems most important to you, whether that's a thought, a feeling, a sensation in your body, a relationship difficulty or a pattern that keeps coming back.
Awareness of the dynamics of power and privilege, in our society and in the therapy room, is an important underpinning of my work. I particularly welcome people from marginalised or racialised groups, and I actively work on my awareness of my own socialisation, actions and privileges through training and supervision.
Working with couples
For couples work we decide between all of us if an hour or an hour and a half feels appropriate. Get in touch to discuss.
My background
I'm a UKCP-registered psychotherapist and Somatic Movement Therapist, with a background in social work, charities and the NHS. I also regularly teach and facilitate workshops.
Getting in touch
If you have questions, or would like to get a sense of whether this feels right for you, you're very welcome to get in touch. I'm happy to arrange [a short, free initial conversation] before you decide.
Practical details
Therapy can be short- or long-term. We usually begin with a half price initial session, after which we can decide together how to continue and review things as we go.
Training, qualifications & experience
UKCP accredited Psychotherapist, BA Social Work, MA Community Arts, Somatic Practitioner (BMC). I have worked within the mental health sector in the NHS for many years, work privately in person and online and have facilitated groups, talks and workshops for different Universities and Institutions over many years.
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.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 - £85.00
