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    Harlow Office

    07598 122 704

    Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way, Harlow,
    Essex, CM18 7BL

    [email protected]

    Chelmsford Office

    07598 122 704

    Moulsham Mill Centre, Parkway, Chelmsford,
    Essex, CM2 7PX

    [email protected]

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do You Provide A Free Trial Session?

    Yes, when booking online counselling, the first session will be free. This free session will help you to determine whether I am the right counsellor for you.

    How Long Does A Counselling Session Last?

    Whether you book a face-to-face counselling session, online counselling session or telephone counselling session, typically this will last no longer than fifty minutes.

    Before booking your first session, you will receive a free twenty-minute phone assessment to discuss what has brought you to counselling and how you would like to use the sessions in more detail.

    What Do I Need For An Online Counselling Session?

    For online counselling sessions, all you need is a phone, tablet, laptop or computer and a good Wi-Fi signal. You may also want to use a pair of headphones during the session for increased privacy too. I would always recommend that you find a quiet room for your online counselling session away from others where you won’t be disturbed.

    What Is A Counselling Contract?

    A counselling contract is a mutual agreement between both of us that is signed at the start of your counselling sessions. Simply put, this contract will explain the terms and conditions of the counselling.

    Do I Need To Have A Phone Assessment?

    Yes, a phone assessment is actually really important. During the phone assessment, I can explain how the counselling process works and you can ask any questions that you may have about the sessions I provide. This initial conversation also enables me to gain more of an understanding of your situation.

    Having a phone assessment provides you with an opportunity to decide whether you feel we will work well together as well.

    How do I arrange a counselling session?

    The best way to book a counselling session with me is to fill out the contact form on my website. You can also email me at [email protected] and I will get back to you as soon as possible to arrange an appointment for a date and time that is convenient for you. The other option is to contact me on 07598 122704 and leave a message. I will either text you or call you back, depending on the time I have available.

    What Do Our Customers Think?

    "I came to Mark having never successfully completed counselling before, despite trying a few times over the years with different therapists. This time I'm grateful to say it was different, Mark helped me work through a lot of very difficult issues from my childhood and adolescence that I thought I had dealt with before but really I had buried. With patience and understanding Mark created a place where I felt safe to share without fear of judgement, in a way that noone had before and I opened up in ways I never thought I was able to. I have now come so far and managed to not only face my demons but make peace with those dark places and finally move forward, with enough understanding about myself so that I can make better choices and break the cycle I had been living my whole life. Never did I think I would be in the place I am now, happier, healthier and confident. I highly recommend this service, even if you've tried and given up before, I urge you to try again as it's never too late to make positive changes in your life."

    Before starting therapy, I was suffering from frequent panic attacks, anxiety, and depression for a number of years. My mind felt like a tangled mess of negative thoughts and emotions, and I had convinced myself for many years that I didn’t need therapy. Taking the leap and starting therapy with Mark has become one of the best decisions I have made. Through a combination of talking therapy and CBT, Mark has enabled me to see the negative thoughts and beliefs I was holding on to, what past experiences were contributing to these, and helped me to work through them. I am now free from the frequent panic attacks, appreciate myself more, and I am proud of my achievements. I now feel a lot more confident in myself and moving forward in life. Thank you Mark!

    I found my time with Mark a great help not only on the counselling side of things but also on my health and mindset. The counselling was both challenging and rewarding but also helped with my wellbeing. He was easy to talk too and understood my problems and concerns, he was very polite and understanding and also gave me confidence where I needed it. I would recommend mark for counselling or if anyone needed to chat about any life issues they feel they would need an independent voice.

    I can’t recommend Mark enough. I came to mark unsure of myself but knew I needed to fix something. Mark is super friendly and explains things so you’re able to understand everything, I felt super comfortable and never judged. He made me think about things that I had done and said so I could understand myself better and always asked me how it made me feel… Which really worked for me. We had a couple of catch up session so everything could sink in. I looked forward to every session with mark. I’m now looking forward to the future and all the new challenges…trusting myself.

    Working with Mark to help tackle my anxiety and depression has totally changed my life. In the two years we worked together, he helped me realise and challenge the negative thoughts and ideas that were preventing me becoming the person I wanted to be. Mark is a kind, trustworthy and thoughtful professional who always made me feel comfortable so I could express myself in our sessions. Although some of the therapy was a challenge for me personally, Mark always made the time and effort to help me understand. If you happen to be in a situation where you feel the need to speak to someone in a professional manner, I would highly recommend Mark and his services.