Mark Samways

I was trained in the UK and undertook a master’s in Addiction Psychology and Counselling and completed a second Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching. I started my career working in substance misuse, working with youth offenders in the UK, and moved to Dubai in 2017 to work as a school counsellor and Head of Wellbeing at Dubai College.

A person’s decision to reach out for help can often be daunting and needs a level of bravery and vulnerability that may feel uncomfortable. 

My approach to therapy is aimed at building as much trust as possible and making my clients feel safe about sharing their struggles, by focusing mainly on developing and promoting the therapeutic relationship. I aim to provide them with an empathic non-judgmental space within which they can explore life’s difficulties and struggles. 

During a therapy session, I adopt a person-centred approach encompassing CBT strategies to help clients define and move forward with their therapeutic goals. I have worked in the field since 2010 with both adults and adolescents aged 11 years and above. 

I strongly believe that an early and proactive step toward combating poor mental health is extremely crucial. This belief is what fuels my passion for helping schools and organisations improve their wellbeing quotient by providing training and workshops.