Hello, my name is Mario Hall I understand you may have many questions and might be unsure about where to start. You might be wondering which counsellor is right for you, or even if counselling is the right choice. But the fact that you're here means you're already taking a positive step. I hope exploring my site will help answer some of your queries.
I am a professional counsellor who works with you to explore blocks or struggles within your life. My approach is tailored to you and what you would like from your sessions. I provide online counselling or face to face counselling. My counselling room is quiet, warm, and private, with a parking space if required. This room will be your safe space, giving you the confidence to talk about personal, delicate topics that you would not ordinarily speak to someone else about, without judgment or prejudice.
I have studied and explored various modalities, including person-centred therapy, CBT, and Gestalt, among others. This has equipped me with the tools and knowledge to work effectively with people, recognizing that no two individuals are the same. I firmly believe that everyone should be treated equally and respected for their views and beliefs. At the heart of my practice, I listen with empathy and compassion, providing you with the time and space to talk and express your feelings. Rest assured, everything you share will be held in complete confidentiality apart from a couple of exceptions which you can find more information on this in my privacy policy section.
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Traditional ideas of masculinity, stoicism, emotional suppression, and self-reliance are outdated, yet still discourages men from seeking help. This reluctance contributes to rising rates of male suicide and addiction, as emotional pain often goes unaddressed.
To change this, I believe we need to reframe masculinity to embrace emotional honesty and vulnerability. Men’s counselling is not a luxury, i believe it’s essential. It helps prevent suicide, reduce addiction, and foster emotional wellbeing. Vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s just being human. It’s how we heal, grow, and truly connect.
My face to face counselling or online counselling services are designed to help you overcome fear, stress, and anxiety. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behaviour, and develop strategies to to be empowered to manage your strong emotions that may be dictating your decisions.
Grief is a natural response to loss. Its like a wave that comes in strong and then gradually fades over time. In counselling, we can provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings, process your loss and learn healthy coping mechanisms to manage your grief. It is also important to note, that grief is not just the death of a loved one, but loss can be separation, home, job, or a possession which was precious to you.
Have you heard of walking therapy? It's like regular talk therapy, but you do it outside while walking. It's a great way to get some exercise and improve your mental health at the same time. There are many places we can go. By the sea, I have quiet woods not far from the practice. If you are interested contact me for more information.
Trauma is like a heavy backpack we carry around after something upsetting or scary happens. Trauma can make us feel, anxious, sad, or even numb. Therapy is like getting help to take some of the weight out of the backpack, so it's not too heavy to carry around anymore. There are different types of trauma, so the more complex trauma we take out of the backpack, the more we may need looking into with more detail.
I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and understand that being part of the LGBTQIA+ community can be tough, being different from the majority, wanting to tell or talk to someone for the first time about your feelings. Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you may experience discrimination or prejudice because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, This can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, or depression. Being part of the community, you may experience unique stressors related to your identity. For example, you may have to navigate societal expectations and norms that don't align with your gender or sexual orientation.
Anger is a normal human emotion and in some cases a healthy emotion. But it is important to understand how to manage it in a healthy way. In counselling, we can explore the root causes of your anger, develop healthy coping mechanisms and learn to communicate healthily.