- Testimonials
Being married to a sex addict was rough, and we needed professional help
Feedback about Mark Colclough, Couples Therapist and Fully Qualified Psychotherapist M.A.
“Mark’s questions are accurate and allow for an opportunity to reflect upon our own patterns of behaviour. He expects us to be engaged, and that we try out the methods and tools that he supplies us with. That’s really good, and there is “no rest for the wicked” in Mark’ sessions 😉” Kathrine, age 37
Challenges in our marriage and with sex addiction became too much
Before we started seeing Mark, we faced challenges in our marriage. These came from our communications, and the differences between us. We had these difficulties with us from our past, and then with our conflicts with one another. We were not that good at supporting, listening to and understanding each other. We started seeing Mark about 3 months ago, we are still doing the work, and we wish to give him our recommendation.
All the things that Mark sees around me and my partner’s challenges are correct, and he managed to spot them before we arrived at the crucial moment of therapy, where we opened up for that painful “area.”
Kathrine, age 37
Mark is very trustworthy. He is direct and honest in his communication. Mark possesses a deep insight into the human psyche, and quickly saw the challenges we have, ones that previous couple’s counsellors didn’t pick up on at all. Mark is extremely engaged. He is well prepared for every session and put a lot of energy into the hours that we see him.
Mark’s questions are accurate and allow for an opportunity to reflect upon our own patterns of behaviour. He expects us to be engaged, and that we try out the methods and tools that he supplies us with. That’s really good, and there is “no rest for the wicked” in Mark’ sessions 😉
All the things that Mark sees around me and my partner’s challenges are correct, and he managed to spot them before we arrived at the crucial moment of therapy, where we opened up for that painful “area.” He is incredibly insightful and sees the taboos that we try to hide behind, or even aren’t ready to look at.
As Kathrine’s husband, I have decided to write this feedback about his work with us, and my addiction to porn and sex.
working with Mark on my sex addiction
One of the most pivotal moments in our therapy came when Mark helped us confront one of the most painful and difficult areas of our relationship—my husband’s addiction to sex. This was something that had been an unspoken presence in our marriage, causing enormous strain and amplifying our conflicts. Mark guided us through this delicate subject with incredible sensitivity, creating a safe environment for both of us to explore and express our feelings.
He helped me take responsibility for my struggles while also helping me articulate how this had affected me on an emotional and relational level.
Through this work, my wife and I have begun to address the damage caused by my addiction and to find ways to rebuild trust and connection.
What stood out most to me was how Mark addressed the shame and taboo surrounding this issue.
He never approached it with judgment or condemnation but with a deep understanding of the human condition.
He helped us see that addiction often serves as a way to mask pain or unmet needs and encouraged us to work together to heal the wounds underlying this behavior. His ability to navigate such a sensitive topic with care and compassion has been invaluable to our progress.
I firmly recommend Mark. He is the most skilled couples therapist we have met to date. He has assisted me in seeing so much about myself and my patterns that I was previously unaware of. Now, I am able to reflect more deeply on why I behave as I do, which I see as the first step to breaking free from the patterns I have created for myself.
