Affordable Counselling in York, Easingwold, Thirsk, Helmsley and across Ryedale, North Yorkshire - in person, online or out in nature with 'walk & talk'!
I am also informed and passionate about IFS 'Parts' therapy - discovering our inner parts may help us understand ourselves better and discover new ways of being!
Counselling services for anxiety, depression, relational issues and grief
Face - face / online / 'walk & talk'
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Face to face...
Hi. My name is Mark and I offer affordable person-centred counselling which is all about sharing your experiences and how you are feeling, and how you might want to change, crucially, at a pace, and price, that feels right for you. Being able to come to a neutral and confidential space can be reassuring, allowing clients to explore their issues away fropm their busy and hectic lives.
It is possible to examine different aspects of our behaviour using 'parts' work. In doing so we gain invaluable insights into how we think, feel and behave in relation to others, and in time we experience growth within ourselves and our important relationships.
Online therapy works...
I realise at different times a different approach may be required. If you prefer to do online sessions I get it - it takes less time, is less expensive, and crucially for some people allows them the comfort and safety of being in familiar surroundings.
It can be hard to manage everything alone, especially when anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, work stress or life changes start to feel overwhelming. Counselling offers you a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through, understand patterns, and build coping strategies that feel right for you.
My aim is to provide a supportive relationship where you can speak openly and feel heard. My decades as a teacher, husband, father and friend have shaped who I have become, and the past few years training as a therapist have been transformative! Whether face-face or online, therapy is an effective way to access feelings and thoughts and explore their deeper meaning.
To the guys out there!
As a male therapist I know what men go through and how hard it can be to ask for help - I get it and encourage men to reach out. Men can feel isolated, burnt out, numb and unable to open up and discuss what is going on for them.
My sessions offer a space to do this, without judgement and with lived experience of being a man in the 21st century. My offer is a no-nonsense space where you can talk about whatever is on your mind. To be person-centred is to be there for you, listening with kindness and respect.
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I am also listed on the Counselling Directory
Search location 'Thirsk' by using the link below;
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk
IFS informed approach to therapy - click on this link to find out more about IFS 'parts' work
WALK and TALK!!!
I am also a Mountain Leader with an ML Award and qualified first-aider and if clients prefer their therapy to be outside in nature I would be happy to 'walk and talk'. Some clients prefer this more informal way of talking to a therapist and in doing so access the many benefits of being in the great outdoors. I am happy to plan a suitable route or accompany you on one of your own - visit my blog page to find out more...
To read more about me, please click here.
A Bit More About Me
I began my journey into the counselling world long before I had realised I would.
Starting in my early 40s I felt something wasn’t quite right and despite becoming a new father and having a good job felt more and more disconnected from my life. As a result of losing my mother, then my job, I experienced very challenging times! A breakdown followed, and in desperation my wife accompanied me to the GP, who recommended a counsellor that might help. Eventually I recovered and felt a burning desire to understand what had happened and started an MSc in Psychology, only to find my real passion was mental health and wellbeing, in other words Counselling!
I have from personal experience and working with clients seen how therapy can transform our relationship with ourself and others and in doing so improve our lived experience immeasurably.
After 4 years training I qualified with a CPCAB level 4 diploma in counselling undertaken at York learning, Burnholme, York. I am a BACP registered therapist and my details are on the BACP register if you want to check them out. This offers clients the reassurance I have the appropriate qualifications and experience. I have specifically worked with Bereavement charities as I feel strongly about suppporting individuals who are in the midst of grief and feel bereft. I have also supported community-based agencies in and around Northallerton and online across Leeds. I have extensive experience working with clients online, and understand as a therapist, and more importantly as a client myself in private therapy online, how the experience can be just as effective as face to face. Currently I am undertaking a level 5 diploma in working with children and young people, (qualifying in February 2027)
My Passion - 'Parts' work (Internal Family Systems - IFS)
I strongly believe our past informs the present and future, and as part of my offer there is an opportunity to look at our behaviours, where they originated, and most importantly modify them to reflect who you are today. I am informed in IFS (Internal Family Systems) which is a way to look at the multiple parts to our personality, and in doing so address specific unfulfilled needs and wants that might have been with us since childhood. By finding out more about our ‘parts’ we get to know ourselves better. I recently completed a 4 month intensive training course provided by Dr Frank Anderson, one of the leading experts on IFS, involving over 20 hours of training, learning and client based skills session, giving me the confidence to work with your 'parts', if you so desire.
Integrative Counselling in Ryedale and surrounding towns and villages
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
Working with children and young people
Lacking purpose and meaning
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or school life
Male concerns - being seen and heard with compassion and empathy!
Working with IFS - 'Parts' work
My work is grounded in the person-centred approach. That means I offer a genuine, empathic and non-judgemental relationship where you can explore your feelings and experiences safely. I trust that, with the right support, people can find their own direction and make meaningful change. Get in touch today to enquire about a free 20 minute consultation and if we feel we are the right fit, to start the counselling journey.
My Location
I’m based at The Hawk Creative Business Park just off the A19, near to Easingwold, with office space set in tranquil surroundings which offer client confidentiality as it is a discreet building in it's own detached grounds. Take the A19 south, coming from Alne Road turn left and then left again 200m from the roundabout.
Directions...
Postcode for satnav...
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My 3 words...
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As well as face-face sessions I offer online counselling via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, or if you prefer WhatsApp video calls.
If walking in nature feels right for you we could discuss an area to visit. We’ll agree what feels helpful, and you can choose whether you’d like short-term focused work or longer-term, more exploratory counselling.
Sessions and Fees
Session fee: £50 per 1 hour session in person (Easingwold office)
Online (Teams / WhataApp): £40
Walk and talk: £40
As I do not need office space I am able to charge less online and in nature.
Discounted rates: Depending on circumstances, a reduced fee might be possible for those on low income or receiving benefits. I want to offer counselling for all and from a social justice perspective want to reach out to all, regardless of circumstances.
Cancellations: At least 24 hours notice is required to cancel an appointment, with the exception being one emergency cancellation on the day being permitted.
Payment: via BACS (bank transfer) or Zanda - to be agreed in our consultation session.
Therapy gets it...
Resources page
A space and time just for you to reflecct back on some of your
thoughts and feelings whilst on the counselling journey...
...why not take a deeper dive into some of the material that from
time to time comes up in therapy.
Below I have created a space to follow some of my
favourite podcasts, websites and authors...
...just click on the various buttons below! And don't
forget to get in touch - just scroll down and send me
a message!
Enjoy!
Mark
Get in touch
If you have any questions about counselling or would like to arrange an initial 20 minute assessment appointment, please feel free to get in touch. This first appointment gives us the chance to explore what has led you to seek counselling, how therapy may be helpful for you, and whether we feel we are the right fit to work together.
You can also call me on 07301 653572 if you would prefer to speak with me directly or leave a message. I am always happy to answer any questions you may have before booking an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
And don't forget, reach out today! Counselling changes lives - why not give it a go and see where it takes you!