Marcus Pugh, BACP
Marcus Pugh offers direct, calm support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or addiction.
About Marcus
Marcus Pugh offers direct, calm support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or addiction. He writes plainly and listens carefully so clients can say what matters. Marcus works to create a straightforward space where people can talk, be heard and start to make small changes.
Marcus has 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. He has helped people cope with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns and issues around identity, including LGBT matters.
Background and approach
He also supports people facing eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and career stress. His approach is practical and person-focused. Marcus uses client-centred ways of working to follow the client’s priorities.
He brings cognitive behavioural tools when people want help with thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Marcus often blends mindfulness techniques to build calm and present-moment awareness. He can also use existential ideas to help clients find meaning during big life changes.
Motivational interviewing is available for those working on addictive behaviour or wanting to boost their readiness for change. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit the person. Marcus is prepared to offer reflections, suggestions or alternative perspectives when these are useful.
He aims to help people find their own answers and build on their existing strengths.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394111 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marcus lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Marcus names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client’s lead so they feel able to speak openly and arrive at their own solutions. It is useful for emotional pain, relationship concerns and finding clarity in difficult situations.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers simple practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It helps with anxiety, depression, sleeping issues and many everyday struggles.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm. It is often used alongside other approaches for stress, anxiety and improving sleep.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Marcus will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals and preferences. He checks in about what is working and adjusts the plan over time so therapy stays useful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, quick check-ins suit messaging, and live chat can fit a short break from work. This range helps people fit therapy around busy lives and different communication needs.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Marcus help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns among others.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to suit each person’s needs.
How much experience does he have?
Marcus has 12 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what session formats can someone meet him?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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