A relationship built
on understanding

Hi, I’m Markus, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist based in Woking, Surrey.

I work with people facing a wide range of life challenges, offering a supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard and make sense of what’s happening for you.

I have a particular interest in supporting people through life transitions, including changes in health, diagnosis and ongoing illness, as well as shifts in identity, relationships and work. These experiences can feel unsettling and uncertain, but also open the possibility for reflection and change.

I work with adults aged 18 and over.

How I work

I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space, built on trust and respect.

I offer both short- and long-term therapy and work integratively, drawing on Clarkson’s model, while tailoring my approach to you as an individual — your story, your challenges and your hopes.

In practice, this means drawing on different ways of understanding people, with the relationship between us at the centre. Together, we can explore your experiences, build resilience and find a way forward that feels more grounded and authentic.

At the heart of my practice is the belief that change becomes possible through self-understanding, connection and the space to process difficult experiences at your own pace.

Training and experience

• FdSc Integrative Counselling — Middlesex University
• NCFE Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Counselling Theory and Practice — Guildford College
• Currently an in-house bereavement counsellor at Woking & Sam Beare Hospice
• Specialist MS counselling training
• Regular supervision and continuing professional development

My hospice counselling work informs my understanding of grief and loss. My private practice is separate from the hospice.

Professional membership

I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), registration number 414842, and my work is guided by its Ethical Framework. Regular supervision and professional development support my practice and help me keep your wellbeing at the centre of our work.

Fully insured and DBS checked.

Music and creative life

Alongside my counselling experience, I bring 25 years as a professional musician. This informs my particular interest in supporting musicians and creative professionals with the pressures of their work and the wider changes in their lives.

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