Mark Pengelly

I am available Friday, Saturday and Monday during the day and early evening.

I do have limited availability on other days which I am happy to discuss.

Hello, I'm Mark. I'm a disability-affirmative Integrative Therapist (MBACP and NCPS registered). I specialise in working with disabilities, chronic illness and trauma. I am person-centred and Trauma-Informed, using multiple approaches including Transactional Analysis and CBT. I'm also the incoming Clinical Lead at Spokz People, where I facilitate group therapy and support for disabled people, and train other therapists to work with people with disabilities.

I hold sessions online, in my home practice in Shoeburyness, South-End on Sea, Essex and outside sessions on East Beach. I am accessibility-conscious and provide full accessibility information on my website or on request.

I have a life-long progressive neurological condition and use a wheelchair part-time, so I understand the challenges faced by people with a disability. I've also seen the incredible strength, resourcefulness and resilience of the disabled community – including in those who struggle to see it in themselves.

I use a person-centred approach, which means I focus on you as a whole individual first, not just the problems you are facing. I work with a wide range of issues, but specialise in working with disability, chronic illness and trauma – including people's partners and carers. This can include the impact of disability or illness on:

• self-esteem
• relationships
• health and wellbeing, including anxiety and depression
• work and finances
• relationships to care and independence
• sense-of-self, including internalised ableism
• loneliness and belonging
• grief and loss

Being trauma-informed, I prioritise a safe and gentle approach to trauma recovery, and work with all kinds of trauma and difficult life experiences. I also use polyvagal theory, which works with the impact of trauma on the body.

I work with people in recovery from addiction. I've been in recovery for addiction for over 7 years, so I understand the challenges of recovery.

I am disability-affirmative, LGBTQIA+ friendly and welcome people from all walks of life to my practice, regardless of race, religion, or socio-economic background.

Please get in touch to check availability or book a free 15 minute consultation via phone or online.

You are welcome to message me about any accessibility questions you may have.

Fees

Concession rate (available on enquiry)

Standard rate £45

Solidarity rate (to help to fund low-cost places) £60