Mark Hoffman

I’m an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist (MBACP) and a fully qualified, insured breathwork facilitator. I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on for you, understand yourself more deeply and begin to make meaningful changes.

I work with adults aged 18+ and support people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, addiction, bereavement, trauma and ADHD. I also have experience supporting people in 12-step recovery, as well as those struggling with codependency, a harsh inner critic and difficult family dynamics.

My approach combines person-centred and psychodynamic therapy. This means we can focus on what you’re experiencing in the present, while gently exploring how your past experiences and relationships may be influencing your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and relationships today. We’ll work at your pace, without judgement, and with curiosity and compassion.

Alongside talking therapy, I’m also a qualified conscious connected breathwork facilitator. Breathwork can be a powerful way to support emotional regulation, self-awareness and deeper emotional processing. Where appropriate, sessions can incorporate breathwork alongside counselling, or we can focus solely on talking therapy.

I offer online therapy, in-person sessions in South London, and outdoor walk-and-talk therapy in nature.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed or simply want to understand yourself better, therapy can provide a space to pause, reflect and explore what you need.

I am a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP (MBACP), working in line with their ethical framework. I completed the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, awarded through London South Bank University. My training is integrative, drawing on person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, allowing me to work with both present-day difficulties and deeper underlying patterns. I have also completed bereavement training with Cruse Bereavement Support, supporting clients through grief and loss with care and sensitivity. In addition, I have undertaken intercultural training, supporting my ability to work respectfully and effectively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences. Alongside counselling, I have completed over 400 hours of breathwork facilitation training across one year. This includes both active breathwork and slower, regulation-based practices that support the nervous system. I offer breathwork as a standalone practice or integrated into therapy, depending on your needs. I have experience supporting clients with: Stress and emotional regulation Anxiety and depression Work-related issues and burnout Bereavement and loss Low self-esteem and the inner critic Family and relationship difficulties, including dysfunctional family dynamics Addiction and recovery (including 12-step programmes) Trauma and ADHD-related challenges I have experience working with clients from the LGBTQ+ community, offering an inclusive, affirming and non-judgemental space. I offer a range of ways of working, including: Online counselling In-person therapy in South London Walk and talk therapy in nature, offering a more grounded and alternative space to traditional therapy rooms One-to-one and group breathwork sessions My approach is warm, collaborative and tailored to you as an individual. I am committed to ongoing professional development and attend regular supervision to support safe, ethical and effective practice.

I understand that starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s important that you feel safe, comfortable and not judged.
Before training as a therapist, I worked in hospitality and lived in different countries, which helped me connect with people from all walks of life. I bring that openness, warmth and curiosity into my work today.
My aim is to create a space where you can be yourself and talk openly about what’s going on for you. Together, we can explore your thoughts and feelings at your pace, helping you build self-awareness, resilience and a deeper understanding of yourself.