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Hi, I’m Mark. You’ve taken the first step by visiting this website, keep going as help is not far away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What I can help you with<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some clients need a space to share their experiences, to vent about work or offload the pressures life brings, others need help with self-esteem. Some have traumatic and life-changing events to carefully unpick and address. Whatever it is that brings you to counselling, we can take the journey together, at your pace and on your terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have specific interests in trauma\/PTSD, bereavement, emergency and healthcare services staff, ADHD and Autism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At present, I do not offer couples therapy or work with people under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Training, qualifications & experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am a qualified, Person Centred Therapist, attaining a PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapy, a BACP accredited course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also have more than 10 years experience working within the NHS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am experienced working with clients diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, PTSD, depression and a range of other issues. I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety or stress, depression, alcohol and substance misuse, trauma and PTSD, bereavement and loss, psychosis, suicidal ideation, health anxieties, low self esteem or self confidence and terminal diagnoses. My clients have been aged 18 -80+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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