Mark O'Brien

Therapy sessions are 60 minutes:

Mondays-Fridays 09:00am - 21:00pm

I am unavailable outside of these hours and at weekends.

Appointments are offered on a flexible basis to best accommodate each client’s needs. Session times are arranged during the initial consultation and confirmed prior to every subsequent meeting, in consideration of my wider professional commitments.

Welcome to REGROUP Counselling

A dedicated counselling practice for military personnel, veterans, emergency service workers, and their families. 

I also provide a supportive, non‑judgemental space for anyone seeking help, who has not worked in the services.

This practice is built on a deep respect for those who serve or have served, whether in the armed forces or in emergency services, and for the families who stand beside them. Whether you’re currently serving, navigating transition, adjusting to life after service, or supporting a loved one in these roles, this space offers confidential, person‑centred support shaped around your unique experiences.

Service life — in both military and emergency roles — can bring extraordinary strength, purpose, and camaraderie. It can also carry grief, loss, trauma, and emotional burdens that are often held quietly. Here, you’ll find a safe, understanding environment where you can explore these challenges without judgement. I understand the culture, the pressures, and the unspoken weight that can come with roles where responsibility is high and vulnerability is rarely voiced. My mission is to walk alongside you with empathy, professionalism, and a deep commitment to your wellbeing, wherever you are in your journey.

I also recognise that many people outside of service communities face their own forms of pressure, transition, identity shifts, and emotional strain. REGROUP is open to anyone who needs a grounded, respectful, confidential space to talk. You do not need to have served to be heard here.

After leaving military service, I was drawn to counselling through my own journey of reflection and resilience. Now, I walk alongside those in both the military, non-military, and emergency service communities not as a distant professional, but as someone who understands the culture and the cost. This work is more than a role; it’s a responsibility and a privilege and that same commitment extends to every person who chooses to reach out.

Ethics and Approach 

I am committed to ethical practice, confidentiality, and trauma‑informed care. I value congruence, presence, and honesty, creating safe, practical spaces where serving personnel, veterans, emergency responders, their families — and anyone seeking support — can explore transition, grief, identity, and resilience.

My approach is grounded, authentic, and shaped by empathy, humility, and relational depth. I work with the complexity of identity, loss, and life changes, whether face to face, online, or in the comfort of your own home. All are conducted in a one‑to‑one setting. I can also provide tailored walk‑and‑talk sessions.

While REGROUP has a strong foundation in military and emergency‑service culture, the same commitment to safety, respect, and person‑centred care extends to every individual who reaches out.

Practice Values

REGROUP is a grounded, integrative person-centred practice built around reflection, resilience, and personal clarity. The name reflects a simple but powerful idea. Sometimes the strongest thing a person can do is pause, reassess, and find their bearings before moving forward again. 

REGROUP was created with an understanding that many people, particularly those from demanding backgrounds, have been conditioned to carry on regardless. Over time, that mindset can leave little room for reflection.

REGROUP exists to provide that space. It is not about fixing people or forcing outcomes, but about creating a steady environment where clarity can develop naturally. 

REGROUP stands for strength redefined. Not as endurance alone, but as awareness, honesty, and the confidence to pause when it matters.

The first session: what to expect:

In this first session, the aim is really just to talk about what’s been going on for you and to see how we might work together. We’ll look at what you’re hoping for and what I can offer, without any pressure to have everything worked out.

If anything I say isn’t clear, or you want more information, please ask—this is your space. It’s also a chance for you to get a feel for me and decide whether this feels like the right fit.

Think of today as laying the groundwork for something that could be really meaningful for you. We’ll take our time and explore where you are now and where you’d like to be.