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 £60 GBP per session. Concessions are available for student counsellors and psychotherapists.
As an integrative psychotherapist, Mark has a special interest in trauma and how it shapes the human experience.
You can contact Mark by emailing betterfortalking@gmail.com, or by calling or messaging 07949023795.
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.
As an integrative psychotherapist I work with adults experiencing conditions including post-traumatic stress, abuse, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, addiction, sex and relationship issues, and bereavement.
I start from a person-centred foundation to gain an understanding of your life as it is today, its typical stressors and frustrations. We'll explore your history and the potential causes of your coping behaviours, and we'll consider alternative approaches for how you might approach life tomorrow.
I have a special interest in traumatic experience, attitudes towards trauma, and how they shape lives and self-image.
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.
Talking Therapy Services
My initial therapeutic approach will always be person-centred, focusing on you and your experience of life right now: its regular stressors and struggles. We all have them.
From there we can explore different ideas, approaches, and techniques. And we can think about how to integrate them safely and appropriately.
Better for talking
'Better For Talking' comes from a personal belief that people feel better through the act of talking, and being fully heard. And a belief that open talking, communication and connection is fundamental to 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 to a therapist.
We can talk openly about challenging and troubling issues: trauma, abuse, bereavement, sex, addiction, motivation, discipline, negative thought patterns.
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 some 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.
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.
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.
