Who is Dr. Marco Cortez
Marco is a London-trained psychotherapist with an academic background in Law, International Relations, Finance, and Marketing from Rio de Janeiro. With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and coach, he has developed expertise in areas including bereavement, LGBTQ+ issues, stress, depression, anxiety, HIV, addiction, leadership development, and has played a key role in establishing several of London’s largest substance misuse counselling services.
Marco is known for helping clients resolve challenges that often feel insurmountable, using a practical, relationship-focused approach. His work integrates a range of therapeutic models, including Existential, CBT, Systemic, and EMDR.
He works with individuals, couples, and families to explore and strengthen their relationships, self-worth, and sexual wellbeing.
Appointments are available both online and in person at his practice in Soho.
Accreditations
- UKCP registered supervisor/ MBACP (accred)
- ACC (ICF coaching)
Qualifications
+ PhD in Psychotherapy and Counselling Studies
+ MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling
+ Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling
+ 2024 – present Defining Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversities (GSRDT) Diploma
+ Systemic Approaches to Working with Individuals, Families and Organisations (Certificate and Intermediate)
+ EMDR training
+ Open Dialogue 3 Year Training
+ Existential Supervision and Group Work Course
Specialisms
Emotional & Mental Health
Anxiety (General, Social, Panic, OCD), Depression & Low Self-Esteem, Trauma & PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD / ADD, Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders, Substance Use / Addiction, Stress, Burnout & Anger, Grief & Loss, Loneliness
Relationships, Family & Life Stages
Relationship Issues & Couples Therapy, Separation & Divorce, Life Transitions, Men’s Mental Health, Women’s Mental Health, Older Adults’ Mental Health
Identity, Culture & Personal Growth
Purpose, Meaning & Self-Exploration, Confidence & Resilience, Creativity & Expression, Mindfulness & Meditation, LGBTQ+ Affirmative, Cultural Identity, Immigration & Expat Support
Therapeutic Approaches
EMDR, Psychodynamic, Integrative
