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  • Bereavement, Grief, Loss
  • Well-being, development, self-help
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How counselling can support PTSD sufferers in South West England

Living with PTSD or complex trauma can feel overwhelming, isolating and exhausting. Many people in Newton Abbot, Torquay, Teignmouth, Bovey Tracey, Dawlish, Totnes and wider South Devon put off seeking therapy because they’re unsure what to expect. Understandably, some worry it will be too formal, too clinical or simply too expensive. That’s why my approach aims to offer something different: calm, friendly and down-to-earth counselling in person, at a pace that suits you, and at a very reasonable price. I work face-to-face with adults and young people who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, stress, low mood, grief, difficult life events […]

Grief therapy & support in Newton Abbot, Torquay, South Devon

Grief, bereavement.  How can counselling help?  Grief counselling and support in the Newton Abbot, Torbay areas and South Devon. Complicated grief.  Grief counselling for divorce or separation. Grief counselling near me. 

Self-help, personal development, spirituality.

Self-help techniques & ideas. Personal development, spirituality.

A short review: The Body Keeps the Score. Bessel van der Kolk. 2014

The causes of PTSD. History of trauma treatment. Complex PTSD. The connectedness of brain, mind and body in the treatment of trauma.  Learning self-regulation and other self-help techniques. Interventions. Yoga, mindfulness.  Shame.  Psycho-education. Neuroplasticity.

Recent Testimonials

Various testimonials from private clients and charities that I have worked or volunteered for: A PTSD client regarding psycho-education: ...Mark took a lot of time finding what was right for me...  From a local domestic abuse charity: “We are sorry to see you go...