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Our marriage was so difficult, with constant arguments and painful distance
Feedback about Mark Colclough, Couples Therapist and Fully Qualified Psychotherapist M.A.
“During my time with Mark, I discovered more about myself then with any other therapist.” Ellen, age 36
Mark picked up where others gave up
I was referred by our second couple’s therapist to Mark as a couples therapist. We had tried a psychologist from my husband’s work, who then referred us to a couples therapist in Copenhagen.
My husband and I were struggling to communicate for years.
She saw us for about 2 years, but we really didn’t get anywhere. We were stuck. Finally, the couple’s therapist referred us to Mark, because she knew that he could go deeper with us both – at the same time.
I found Mark’s approach to differ from the other couple’s therapists regarding getting to a more enlightened place far more quickly.
Ellen, age 36
We held regular weekly sessions for about six months.
During my time with Mark, I discovered more about myself than with any other therapist.
Mark helped me identify issues I was struggling with within values and boundaries in all my relationships.
I found Mark’s approach to differ from the other couple’s therapists regarding getting to a more enlightened place far more quickly.
Mark also guided me through a deeper exploration of the patterns in my life that had been holding me back.
After the relationship, came the insight
Through our work, I came to see the connections between my emotional triggers and some of the destructive cycles I found myself stuck in.
This understanding was transformative, as it allowed me to begin addressing the root causes instead of just reacting to the symptoms.
In addition, Mark actively taught me practical tools to manage the overwhelming emotions I often felt in conflict situations. These feelings swirled around a push / pull dynamic of sadness and anger.
Mark gave me the confidence to believe that real, lasting change was possible, and it gave me hope for the relationships in my life.
Ellen, age 36
Having these tools not only helped me in my marriage, and also helped me separate perception from reality. Then, also in other relationships where I struggled to express my needs I found I can set clear boundaries.
With time, I started to feel more in control of my emotions and my responses, which brought a sense of connection and reality I had not experienced in my life.
What stood out then, was the emphasis Mark placed on building a clear vision for the future., and how to get there “one day at a time”.
He helped me focus not only on healing from past struggles but also on creating a healthier and more sustainable path forward.
All this gave me the confidence to believe that real, lasting change was possible, and it gave me hope for the relationships in my life, although it meant the end of my marriage.
The pace at which he worked was faster than what I was used to, but the results came along with that, and I am grateful.
I highly recommend Mark to all who are dedicated to doing the work.
