Dr Marvin Blake
Counselling Psychologist & Osteopath
An Integrated Approach
Mental and physical health are deeply interconnected. Stress, anxiety, mood, trauma, and pain can influence both the mind and body, often in ways that are not immediately obvious. An integrated approach recognises these connections and considers the biological, psychological and social factors shaping your wellbeing.
Rather than focusing solely on your symptoms or diagnoses, this approach seeks to understand the broader contexts surrounding your experiences. Together, we’ll explore not only what you’re experiencing, but also why these difficulties may have developed and the dominant factors that continue to influence them. This allows for treatment to move beyond symptom management and towards meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you’re experiencing pain, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and/or sexual difficulties, stress, burnout, or navigating a significant life transition, treatment is tailored to your individual needs, strengths and goals. This is to respect the nuance, complexity and personal nature of your difficulty and avoids one-size-fits-all approach.
At the heart of this work is a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is built on compassion, curiosity and respect.
What this means for your care?
An integrated approach describes the framework used to understand your difficulties, rather than an actual combination of physical and psychological treatments.
*Psychological therapy and osteopathy are offered as separate clinical services*
Services
Psychological Therapy
Evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. A collaborative space to understand what’s happening and create meaningful, lasting change.
General Psychological Support
Sex Therapy
Specialist therapy for concerns relating to intimacy, desire, arousal, erection difficulties, premature ejaculation, painful sex, compulsive sexual behaviours, and relationship challenges in a confidential, non-judgemental environment.
Psychosexual Therapy
Musculoskeletal Health
Osteopathy
Hands-on assessment and treatment for pain and back and neck pain, sports injuries, headaches, joint pain, and persistent musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on long-term recovery and function.
The Whole Man
Men’s Health
Integrated support for men’s physical, emotional, and sexual wellbeing, addressing concerns such as stress, performance, confidence, relationships, and overall health through personalised care.
Recognised by:
Bupa • AXA • Cigna • Aviva • WPA • Vitality
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