Addiction , PTSD, Trauma and Mental Health Counselling in Winchester

Counselling and EMDR in Winchester

Welcome, my name is Mark. I’m a BACP-accredited counsellor and EMDR practitioner based in central Winchester, offering face-to-face counselling for adults and young people aged 16 and over.

Taking the first step towards counselling can feel difficult. You may feel unsure about what to expect, or worried about opening up to someone you’ve never met before. That’s completely understandable, and many people feel this way at the beginning.

Counselling is led by you, at your own pace. There is no pressure to share more than feels comfortable, and you do not need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy.

My role is to provide a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can begin to make sense of what’s going on for you, explore difficult experiences safely, and feel heard and understood.

Over time, counselling can help you feel more grounded, more in control, and better able to manage the impact of whatever you may be facing right now.

Starting counselling

This can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be something you face alone. A big part of the process is the relationship we build together.

Feeling comfortable, safe, and able to trust your therapist is an important part of the work.

Counselling provides a space where you can speak openly, explore difficult thoughts and emotions, and feel heard without judgement.

Over time, this can help you gain greater clarity, develop healthier ways of coping, and feel more grounded in day-to-day life.

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Change

Counselling can bring meaningful change and greater clarity, and it doesn’t always need to be a long-term process. Sometimes even a small number of sessions can help you better understand what’s going on and what support may be most helpful for you.

In some cases, a single 90-minute session can provide space to reflect, gain perspective, and think about what you may need moving forward.

If you’re considering counselling, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation. This gives you the opportunity to ask any questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.

Concerns that the can be explored

Addiction Counselling

Addiction can affect many areas of life and may leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn.

Whether you are struggling with alcohol, drugs, compulsive behaviours, or supporting someone affected by addiction, counselling can provide a space to better understand what’s happening and begin moving towards change.

You can read more about addiction counselling and EMDR support here.Addiction Counselling in Winchester

Mental Health counselling

Anxiety, stress, panic attacks, and low mood can have a significant impact on daily life, relationships, and your sense of wellbeing.

At times, it may feel difficult to switch off, cope emotionally, or understand why things feel overwhelming.

Counselling provides a supportive space to explore these experiences, better understand what may be contributing to them, and develop healthier ways of coping.

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"We all where a mask at times for various protective reasons. Counselling gives you the opportunity to be our authentic self"

ACEs. (adverse childhood effects)

A Disrupted childhood can be tough to understand and make sense of. Flash back and intrusive thoughts can prevent you moving forward.

Counselling can help you come to terms with has happened and overcome your fears. Click on the link to see what impact you may have been exposed to ACE-Questionnaire-for-Adults

For more information please click on linkAdverse Childhood Experiences

PTSD and Trauma

This can be an emotional response to an event that you have witnessed or been involved in. Trauma is what has been left in your body from the event.

Counselling can help you by challenging your thoughts and overcome your fears. By learning about your nervous system and by making links to how the past influences your thoughts , feelings, emotions and behaviours in the present

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Epilepsy

Coming to terms with a diagnoses can tough and difficult to accept. Counselling can help you come to terms with what is happening, reframing thoughts, shame , stigma, and acceptance of a different life. For more please clik here Epilepsy Counselling

For more information of the above have a look around my website and if you feel counselling could help you feel free to call or email me anytime. Thanks

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Josh Cadogan

January 10, 2024

mark was very professional in each session, and really helped me throughout the time i saw him. couldn’t recommend enough

Amy Conlen

January 3, 2024

Such a positive experience with Mark. He makes it an extremely safe space and makes you feel very comfortable. He’s massively helped me tackle issues and learn to accept myself. I would definitely recommend Mark!

Hannah Doswell

November 27, 2023

Mark allowed me the time, space and safety to work through my thoughts, worries and unhelpful beliefs. I was able to make some important progress that I will take with me into the future. I would absolutely recommend Mark.

Richard Ash

I was very nervous to undertake counselling but I need not have worried, Marks professional and patient approach immediately put me at my ease. I was able to share my concerns, set the goals that I wanted to achieve and work towards the conclusions I needed, to ensure my mental health improved now and into the future. I am very happy to recommend Mark.

James Bywater

November 25, 2023

I had 6 sessions with Mark and it was my first experience with councilling. I feel that from this short period I really gained a lot from it. I believe now I am better equipped with dealing with my anxiety and opening up in general which has helped me massively. Mark has also gave me some handy tools to help me cope when I with flare ups and I am feeling more positive as a whole. Great experience

simon stone

October 15, 2023

I was unsure of what the experience would bring me, it was my first time at trying a one to one Counselling. I can honestly say those six sessions were the best thing that has happened to me in my life.I’m Mark I found somebody who could guide me with genuine sincerity; I was able to unlock the traumas that have troubled me over 40+ years. I was then helped to understand why I had reacted to situations in that time and how it had gradually dragged me down to a dark place. I feel like my life has restarted and with Marks help I am well equipped to live my life to its fullest and to cope with what is thrown at me in my journey. I can truly recommend Mark, embrace his guidance and open your mind, you’ll be pleasantly surprised .