Better For Talking
The private practice website of UK registered integrative psychotherapist Mark Hawkins
Hello
Hello and welcome to the Better For Talking website. Thanks for visiting.
Better For Talking is the trading name of private practitioner Mark Hawkins, a registered psychotherapist based in Cardiff, UK, and an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
One-to-one online sessions are available at a rate of £50 GBP per session. Concessions are available for students.
As an integrative psychotherapist, Mark has a special interest in trauma experience and how it shapes the human experience. He has worked with refugees, military veterans, and people who have suffered domestic violence.
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Please take a look around the site to learn more.
About Me
Engaging with any therapist is a highly personal decision so it's important that you know a few details about me.
I work with people experiencing conditions including post-traumatic stress, abuse, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, addiction, sex and relationship issues, and bereavement.
I have a special interest in traumatic experience, and how it shapes individual lives.
Professional experience and qualifications:
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Accredited Registrant Member, National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
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Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice, Level 5.
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Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Diploma Level 4.
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Therapeutic experience working for mental health organisations with adult clients face-to-face, as well as online and on the telephone.
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Samaritans, listener.
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Basic Counselling Skills Level I and II.
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Talking Therapy Services
My integrative style of psychotherapy is adapted to suit every client individually.
The initial therapeutic approach will always be person-centred, focusing on you and your experience of life right now, its stressors and struggles. We all have them.
From there we'll explore different ideas, approaches, and techniques, and integrate them appropriately.
Better for talking
'Better For Talking' comes from a personal belief that people feel better through the act of talking, and being heard. Talking, communication and connection lies at the heart of mental wellbeing.
Therapy offers a space to talk freely and confidentially to someone entirely removed from your life. You should never feel like a burden or a concern to a therapist. This is our job.
We can talk openly about challenging and troubling issues: trauma, abuse, bereavement, sex, addiction, motivation, discipline, negative thought patterns.
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Such issues can restrict growth and development if they are ignored or avoided. They can also promote tension and ill health.
What's on your mind?
Take the time to consider what you want from therapy.
Perhaps it's a confidential space to say things you feel unable to say elsewhere. Maybe you want coping techniques for specific day-to-day issues.
You might want to refocus historic family issues, trauma, or abuse. This can help to gain greater clarity and understanding about yourself.
You might want to bring about personal change, but feel confused or stuck.
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Navigating through life's issues can be hard, but reaching out for help is a big first step.
Ethical practice
As an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, I follow a strict ethical code.
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Therapy is most effective in an environment with clear boundaries.
A therapist and client should have no relationship with each other outside of the therapeutic engagement.
