Business Details
Psychotherapy and Counselling in Totnes
Our psychotherapy practice in Totnes, Devon, offers a unique integration of modern Western psychology and Buddhist philosophy. With over two decades of dedicated practice, we specialise in Core Process Psychotherapy, a holistic approach addressing body, mind, and spirit. Our sessions create a safe space for individuals and couples to explore emotional challenges through dialogue, creative expression, and mindful presence. We prioritise confidentiality and professional standards while offering flexible formats including in-person and remote sessions.Our structured process includes a free introductory meeting to establish therapeutic compatibility, with progress reviews after six weeks. With postgraduate training from the Karuna Institute and a Masters Degree, we combine academic rigour with compassionate practice. Our fees reflect professional standards while maintaining accessibility through concessionary rates. Sessions typically occur weekly, with couples' sessions extended to 75 minutes to accommodate relational dynamics.
Services
Core Process Psychotherapy
Couples Counselling
Individual Therapy
Confidential Sessions
Online Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of dedicated psychotherapy practice in Totnes
- Our training combines Karuna Institute's Core Process methodology with Buddhist philosophy
- Sessions integrate creative expression alongside traditional dialogue
- We provide free introductory meetings to establish therapeutic compatibility
- Couples sessions extend to 75 minutes for deeper relational exploration
Services
Core Process Psychotherapy
This integrative approach combines Western psychology with Buddhist philosophy to address emotional challenges. Sessions focus on developing mindful awareness of bodily sensations, thoughts, and emotions. The therapeutic process cultivates self-compassion and transformative insights through structured weekly meetings.
Couples Counselling
Specialised support for relationship dynamics using extended 75-minute sessions. We explore communication patterns, emotional connections, and conflict resolution strategies. The process includes structured reviews to track relational progress and development.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. The therapeutic space encourages creative expression through drawing, movement, and visualisation alongside traditional dialogue. Weekly meetings establish consistent support for personal growth.
Confidential Sessions
Secure therapeutic environment maintaining strict confidentiality. Professional standards ensure safe exploration of sensitive issues. The dedicated space supports emotional vulnerability and personal discovery through established ethical guidelines.
Online Therapy
Virtual sessions available via digital platforms after initial assessment. Maintains therapeutic continuity through secure communication channels. Requires prior discussion to establish suitability for remote therapeutic engagement.
People
Mark Craig
Psychotherapist
Mark Craig MA has practiced psychotherapy in Totnes for over 20 years. He trained at the Karuna Institute, completing four years of postgraduate study and earning a Masters Degree in 2007. His background includes carpentry apprenticeship, building surveying, and education sector experience.
Questions
What is Core Process Psychotherapy?
This approach combines Western psychology with Buddhist principles, focusing on body-mind-spirit integration through mindful presence and creative expression.
How can psychotherapy help with anxiety?
Our practice addresses anxiety through structured weekly sessions that develop self-awareness and cultivate compassionate responses to stress triggers.
What are your session fees?
Individual sessions cost £55/hour, couples £80/75 minutes. Concessionary rates available based on circumstances.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, we provide remote sessions via Skype or Zoom after discussing suitability during your introductory meeting.
How long are typical therapy sessions?
Individual sessions last one hour, while couples sessions are extended to 75 minutes for comprehensive relationship exploration.
Is psychotherapy confidential?
Confidentiality forms our foundation, with professional standards ensuring secure therapeutic environments for all sessions.
Reviews (1)
Cheryl Davies
Aug 02, 2019
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I don't normally write reviews, that said, given the sensitive nature of counselling work (and as a former psychotherapist myself), I feel it's important to share my experience for other people to be aware. I spoke to Mark after reading he's trained by the Karuna Institute as I've been interested in Core Process work, being involved with Eastern spirituality and Buddhism for 21 years. During our initial phone call, he proved to be judgemental, extremely condescending and generally unprofessional. I was privy to a 15 minute (unsolicited) lecture unrelated to counselling or to my original reason
