Mark Hoffman

I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist (MBACP) offering a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore what may be keeping you stuck. I work with adults from 18+, supporting a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationships, addiction, bereavement, trauma and ADHD. I also have experience working with clients in 12-step recovery and those struggling with patterns such as codependency, the inner critic, and difficult family dynamics. My approach combines person-centred and psychodynamic therapy. This means we focus on your present experience, while gently exploring how your past may be shaping current thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Alongside counselling, I also offer conscious connected breathwork, which can support emotional regulation, self-awareness and deeper processing. Sessions can be tailored to include talking therapy, breathwork, or a combination of both. I offer online therapy, in-person sessions in South London, and outdoor walk and talk therapy in nature.

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.