Discovery Therapy

In-Person, Online and telephone Counselling & Psychotherapy based in guildford & Leatherhead, Surrey

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Welcome to Discovery Therapy

A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life

Welcome, and thank you for visiting Discovery Therapy. My name is Mark Rowden and I am a counsellor providing both short- and long-term counselling to adult individuals in-person from premises in Guildford. I also offer online and telephone counselling throughout the UK.

Counselling and therapy in a safe, comfortable and private setting

Life has many challenges. When we are struggling it is okay to seek help. I am here to listen and support you. I offer a safe space where together we can explore what is going on, assist you gain awareness into what's troubling you and look at what you would like to be different. My aim is that you will feel heard and understood on your journey of self-discovery.

HOW COUNSELLING CAN HELP YOU

I offer a chance to reflect on the difficulties or problems you are experiencing in a safe and confidential environment, with someone from outside your day-to-day life. Together we can explore your situation in a way that leads to fresh perspectives - and perhaps a new understanding of yourself. Counselling isn’t about giving you solutions or advice, but empowering you to make your own changes.

I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and backgrounds, who come to me with a diverse range of problems. As a fully-qualified Counsellor, I am a member of both the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and the Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions, and abide by their code of ethics.

Registered Counsellor Member

Register No: R001342

Speak in Confidence

Counselling takes place in a safe space, where you can meet with someone who will listen with sensitivity and empathy - and without judgement. In the therapy space thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.

A problem shared...

Is life feeling just too much to cope with right now? Perhaps you are struggling with grief following a bereavement or another form of loss. Maybe you're feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed. Could something from your past be impacting on how you are feeling? Counselling gives us a set of tools we can use to help gain a better understanding of what's causing your problems and how you can move towards managing or resolving them.

Make better, healthier new choices

Working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, help you understand why you act or react to them the way you do, and see how you can start to make better, heathier choices moving forward.

What issues can counselling help with?

People come to me for help for a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:

Stress

Trauma

Depression

Relationship problems

Problems with confidence or self-esteem

Anger

Anxiety

Problems with addiction

Sexuality

Men's issues

Grief, loss or bereavement

Work or retirement

Spirituality

Health related problems

Client Testimonials

"Mark has helped me work through the issues I have been facing in my life and his caring and sensitive approach has helped me restore my hope for the future. I have appreciated his kind and warm nature, which made me comfortable in sharing my challenges and I would happily recommend him to others".

DN, Southern Africa

"I was struggling with the loss of a parent and my general mood was negatively impacting myself and those around me. I had 10 sessions with Mark and noticed a difference in how I was feeling very quickly (even after a couple of sessions). Mark's very patient and reflective approach really worked for me and really helped me explore a number of problems I was facing. I would strongly recommend Mark's services to anyone."

DT, Surrey

"I wanted to say again how much I have appreciated and been helped by our recent sessions. They really have made a noticeable impact on my day to day life."

LT, Scotland

"Mark was attentive and empathetic, helping to understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in the context of past experiences and current circumstances. Momentum was carried through continuity between sessions. Mark was also flexible in the direction of each session, spending appropriate time on identified topics or new topics as they arose."

RW, London

"Mark is a calm, reassuring voice in a noisy world, who has encouraged by thoughtful questions and insights a direction of travel and a greater awareness of self, leading to a resolution of a longstanding issue. I’m very grateful and have enjoyed our sessions together."

NC, Hampshire

Fees & availability

Counselling sessions for individuals last 50 minutes, usually taking place on a weekly basis, and cost £60 per session. I also provide a limited number of spaces for those on low-income or for students; contact me to enquire about availability.


As I appreciate it can seem overwhelming when looking for a counsellor especially if this is the first time you have considered counselling. Therefore, to help I offer an initial 30-minute session where we can discuss why you are considering counselling, how you hope it will help and get a sense of whether we feel we will be able to work together. There will be no charge for this initial session.


Please note that if you want to cancel an appointment, I require 48 hours' notice; otherwise, you will still need to pay for any sessions missed. I accept payment by bank transfer.

Get in touch

Feel free to email me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial appointment. If you would prefer you can call me on 07747 805916 and if I am not available please leave a message.


I endeavour to answer all enquiries within 24 hours and all contact is strictly confidential.

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