Mark Mahoney
Mark is a BACP-registered integrative counsellor specialising in anxiety, anger, overthinking, and men's mental health.
The men I work with tend to arrive at a similar point. They've been managing sometimes for years, but it's stopped being sustainable. They're not used to talking about how they feel. The idea of sitting with a stranger to do that doesn't come naturally. Some are sceptical about whether counselling will actually help.
You might be losing your temper more than you'd like, shutting down emotionally when what you actually want is to connect, or repeating the same patterns and unable to work out why. Something underneath doesn't feel right, even if you're managing on the surface.
Clients describe me as calm, grounded and easy to talk to. My approach isn't about quick fixes or simply giving advice. Together we explore the patterns, pressures, relationships and past experiences that sit underneath current difficulties. I draw on person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, tailored to what you need rather than following a rigid model.
I work particularly with men experiencing:
Anxiety and overthinking
Anger or irritability beneath the surface
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Difficulty expressing emotions or needs
Relationship difficulties
Emotional shutdown or withdrawal
ADHD or autistic traits that may never have been fully understood
Some of my clients want to understand the deeper roots of what they're experiencing. Others are more focused on practical strategies to manage things day to day. We'll shape the work around what matters to you.
Many of my clients have never had therapy before. You don't need to arrive knowing what to say or where to begin.
I offer 50-minute sessions at South London Therapy Group in Peckham and online. I also see clients at The Centre for Counselling in Bromley and The Therapy Loft in Forest Hill.
To begin, I offer a free 15–20 minute introductory call no commitment, an opportunity for you to see whether working together feels right.
Email: markmahoneytherapy@gmail.com
Phone/WhatsApp: 07903 722341:
Website: markmahoneycounselling.co.uk