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Mark Byatt, BACP

Mark Byatt is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.

About Mark

Mark Byatt is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. He works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way and aims to make sessions feel calm and practical. Mark is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings around ten years of experience to his work.

People come to him for help with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, addiction concerns and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

He also supports those dealing with eating issues, bipolar mood challenges, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related struggles. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small steps that can make daily life easier. Mark combines client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches and a reflective existential perspective.

He listens first, then helps clients spot patterns, try out new responses and weigh what matters most to them. He can also include faith-based Christian counselling on request when that is wanted by the client. His background spans charity work and independent practice across the United Kingdom.

That experience has included supporting people through loss, family breakdown and long-term stress. Mark aims to be non-judgemental and direct, keeping language simple and accessible. Sessions are offered in English and work online through video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging.

He accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for bookings that can be cancelled at any time.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	266559	October 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

Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Mark names

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Approaches that suit online counselling

Mark uses client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques and an existential perspective in online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on attentive listening and helping people feel understood so they can talk through worries and decide what they want to change. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers practical strategies to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of reacting, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress. Existential therapy invites reflection on values, life choices and meaning when someone is facing big transitions or feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then suggest ways of working to try together. Sessions can shift over time so the method matches where you are and what you want to achieve.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible in different formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be clearer when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits your day. Live chat and text messaging offer flexible, written ways to reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional support.

Frequently asked

What issues can be explored in sessions?

Mark works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, plus trauma, grief and parenting pressures listed in his profile.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a client-centred style with practical elements from cognitive behavioural therapy and an existential outlook to help people reflect on meaning and choices.

What is his professional background?

He has around ten years of experience working in independent practice and with charitable organisations across the United Kingdom.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

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

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

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

Which session formats are available?

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

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin work with him?

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