Mark Jales, MOC, MSFTR is registered with the National UK Therapists Register.

In 1980 Mark spent sometime with St Christophers Hospice in South London under the direction of the late Dame Cicely Saunders and the then Matron, Helen Willans where he worked with those suffering from terminal illness and their familes. He founded 'Voluntary Care' in 1981 which was a home care sitter service for those with terminal cancer.

He went on to join the Funeral Profession and studied bereavement counselling attending many Cruse seminars and courses.

Mark decided to move into Alcohol & Drug Counselling on a full-time basis in November 2009. He currently works two days a week with a 'Restart Programme' for Alcoholics and Drug Addicts.