Mark Bailey
Cognitive behaviour psychotherapistAbout Me
I am a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and in Clinical Practice since 2001. I am down to earth, approachable and passionate that therapy is a collaborative process - my job is to help you find your own individual answers and solutions. I am experienced enough to know that theory is helpful but what happens in successful therapy is not purely dictated by it. No one size fits all and no specific therapeutic model has all the answers.
A strong value I hold is that therapy can be a place for you to talk whatever you need to: You can talk to me about anything - and I won’t judge you.
Being a human is sometimes far more complex and overwhelming than we would like to imagine ... certainly much than the idealised images on social media. Together we can help you make sense of things and create an engaging, fulfilling path into your future.
I work with clients how I would like a therapist to work with me: approachable, supportive, empathic, human, non-shaming, kindly challenging and always with an eye on helping you achieve the results you want and helping to reduce psychological pain and negative symptoms.
Issues often worked with
Types of therapy
Therapy offered
Client groups
Fees
I charge a flat rate of £110 per clinical hour. I always suggest we start with a brief phone call so we can clarify what you need and if I believe I can help you.
Training and qualifications
Registered as a Psychotherapist with the UKCP and NLPTCA, I have Post Graduate Training in Contemporary Psychotherapy including Psychopathology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Neurolinguistic therapy, Gestalt, and Clinical Hypnotherapy. I have also trained at the Mindfulness Centre at Oxford University's Department of Psychiatry.
I have undertaken specific training in Anxiety Disorders and Mood disorders such as Depression and have specialist interest in Trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, Self-Esteem and Shame Resilience and in helping clients who have been in manipulative, alcoholic, violent, abusive, or narcissistic environments.
I am an NLP Master Practitioner and hold memberships of the NLPTCA, RSPCC and INLPTA.
Mark Bailey