Mark Crummy

I work from the belief that each client has the capacity and drive for growth and self-actualisation. I allow clients the freedom to take control in sessions, facilitating a space in which I aim to have respect, dignity, understanding and confidentiality as foundational to my practice.

As a gay individual myself, I have lived through the struggles of what it is like to be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. The struggles may be different between each subgroup in the community but, ultimately, there is a sense of togetherness in our experiences as non-heterosexual/cisgender individuals.

I hope to support you in exploring the parts of your sexuality and/or gender that society may not always welcome, to enhance your feelings of understanding towards yourself and to celebrate the parts of yourself that you may have had trouble accepting in the past. Every part of who you are as a person and the parts of your unique personality are welcome in my therapeutic space.

Together we can take the time to allow you to affirm your identity, to explore LGBTQIA+ sexual experiences, relationships, family dynamics and more.

I am trained in Person-Centred Psychotherapy and specialise in Creative Psychotherapy. I will listen to your experiences, help you explore your emotions behind a narrative, support you to come to your own conclusions and assist you in growing your independence. The use of creativity in psychotherapy offers you the opportunity to visualise your thoughts and feelings.It also acts as an alternative way of exploring something that may be too difficult to verbalise.

Creative Psychotherapy includes, but is not limited to, drawing, creative writing, music and drama. There is no pressure of expectation for any client to be creative. If you prefer solely Talking Therapy, that is completely okay! Therapy is whatever you are comfortable with.

I hope to assist you in self-growth, self-compassion, help you manage stressors and anxiety and, ultimately, help you live your life authentically.