I am a psychotherapist specialising in Transactional Analysis and working from a relational perspective.
I appreciate how difficult it can be to take that first step, or the returning one, into therapy. I also believe psychotherapy can be an invaluable part of our lives, whatever stage or circumstances we find ourselves in. Taking time to explore more deeply who we are, understand ourselves and the relationships we have, and recognise the patterns we carry can be transformative.
My work is relational and grounded in the belief that therapy needs to respond to the whole person. No two people arrive with quite the same experiences, relationships or understanding of themselves, and I believe the way we work together needs to reflect that.
I bring curiosity, openness and a willingness to stay with whatever emerges in therapy — whether difficult, painful, uncertain or life-giving. My practice brings together Transactional Analysis with a humanistic and somatic approach, paying attention to thoughts and feelings as well as how we experience them in the body. This whole bodymind approach allows us to work with what can sometimes be difficult to understand or put into words.
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and my practice is informed by its ethical framework and professional standards.
My own experience of therapy, during difficult periods in my life, was part of what led me to become a psychotherapist. It gave me an understanding from the other chair too — of what it can mean to bring parts of ourselves that may feel difficult, confused or uncomfortable into a relationship with another person.
I don't believe people can be reduced to what has happened to them, the difficulties they face or the reasons they have come to therapy. Understanding someone means being interested in the whole person — their relationships, history, strengths, struggles and the ways they have learned to make sense of themselves and their world.
For me, being person-centred means keeping you — rather than a theory, diagnosis or particular technique — at the heart of the therapy. I bring my knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist while remaining curious about what you know about yourself. My role isn't to tell you what to do, but to help you understand yourself more fully and make choices that are right for you, allowing us to develop the work together.
"These sessions were hugely beneficial, helping to guide me through the dark times with his kind ear and ‘how to cope’ tools. However, my overriding feeling was one of enjoyment and looking forward to our calls - I will always be indebted for the priceless support he provided and feel blessed that he was part of my journey."
Drop me a line using the form on my 'Contact Me' page, Email me on Therapy@markoakshott.com or give me a call on 07528 179779
BA, Dip. Couns. MNCPS (Accred)
Member EATA, ITAA and STAA
Transactional Analysis Practitioner
