Mark Rietema
Hi, I’m Mark.
People come here for different reasons.
You might be going through something difficult, feeling stuck, or trying to make sense of what’s going on. Or you might be looking for a space to reflect, or explore your inner world in a different way.
Therapy, Somatics and Creative Practices
My work includes therapy, as well as workshops and group spaces. In all of it, the focus is the same: creating room to slow down, pay attention, and notice what begins to shift.
There’s no need to have it all figured out – we start where you are.
You’re welcome to have a look around, and to get in touch if you have any questions. You can scroll down for therapy or find my workshops here.
I’m a registered psychotherapist, somatic practitioner, and community artist, with experience across mental health services, community settings, and education.
Psychotherapy
Therapy is a space to explore what is happening in your life — at your own pace, and in your own way, with support.
You might be coming with something that feels difficult to locate or resolve.
This could be:
- familiar patterns in relationships that don’t seem to shift
- a sense of disconnection — from yourself, others, or your body
- anxiety, low mood, or inner conflict that persists despite insight
- moments where you feel caught, reactive, or overwhelmed
- or a wish to engage more deeply with your experience
We work with what is present — thoughts, emotions, memories, and bodily experience — and how these relate to your life as it is now.
Rather than trying to fix or remove parts of your experience. The work is often about understanding patterns, creating space, and allowing something new to emerge.
How we might work together
My approach is based on Process Oriented Psychology, my clinical practice in the NHS and my qualifications, studies and research in Embodiment and Wellbeing. We might explore thoughts, feelings, body experiences, dreams, or patterns in relationships—following what feels most alive or meaningful.
This means that alongside talking, we may also pay attention to:
- bodily sensations & movements
- subtle shifts in mood or energy
- images, impulses, or associations
- how experiences unfold moment by moment
This can bring a different kind of clarity — especially where things feel confusing, repetitive, or hard to put into words.
In practice, this can take different forms. Sometimes we talk things through; at other times we might slow down and notice something more closely, or experiment with a different way of responding.
And of course, the pace is guided by you.
There is no pressure to arrive anywhere in particular.
What to expect
Through our work together you might begin to:
Understand stuck patterns
Embrace emerging ways of being
Feel less overwhelmed by thoughts and emotions
Relate differently to yourself and others
Gain clarity in decisions
Build steadiness and perspective
Feel more connected to yourself
Practical Details
Sessions online and in-person (Angel, London)
Open-ended or time limited
An initial session to see if the work feels right
My usual fee is a sliding scale of £75-85 per hour. I do offer discounted sessions at times, though likely with a waiting list.
You are welcome to get in touch with any queries.