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Mark Bourne, BACP

Mark Bourne is a calm and approachable counsellor who aims to make talking about hard things easier.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
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About Mark

Mark Bourne is a calm and approachable counsellor who aims to make talking about hard things easier. He listens without rushing and helps people find practical steps forward. Mark’s manner is warm and occasionally light-hearted to ease difficult conversations.

He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression and stress. He also helps with relationship strain, grief, anger and issues around intimacy and life changes. Additional areas of focus include addiction, career worries, coping with chronic illness and fatherhood issues.

Background and approach

Mark draws from several therapy styles so sessions are shaped around what each person needs. He uses client-centred ways of working to keep the conversation focused on the person. He also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and mindfulness to increase present-moment calm.

Before specialising in counselling, he spent many years teaching in special needs schools. That experience informs his practical and down-to-earth approach. He has three years' experience working directly with counselling clients and is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged for people within the United Kingdom or internationally. Mark aims for straightforward, fair conversations about goals, session length and how to make progress together.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	399716	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Mark names

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Practical approaches for online therapy

Mark blends client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy to help people online. Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions and focuses on listening, reflecting and building trust. This approach is useful for people who need time to talk things through and be heard. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers concrete techniques to shift unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression, panic and OCD symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped in the past, then suggest which methods to try. Plans can be adjusted as work proceeds so the approach stays relevant to the person's needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can suit brief check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caring duties or busy days while still maintaining consistent therapeutic work.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Mark help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also works with grief, anger, addiction, trauma-related problems and life transitions.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are client-centred and practical. He combines listening with tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to help with thoughts and coping.

How long has he worked in counselling?

He has three years' experience working directly with counselling clients and prior experience as a teacher in special needs schools.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises from the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are available to international clients and are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.