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Mark McGinney, BACP

Mark McGinney is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people find clearer ways forward.

About Mark

Mark McGinney is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people find clearer ways forward. He draws on 15 years of experience in the UK and aims to make sessions simple and approachable. He creates space for honest conversation without judgement and supports people as they decide what matters most to them.

Mark works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He also helps with self-esteem, motivation, career questions and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

Addictions, ADHD and intimacy-related issues are also within his focus areas. Many people bring complicated feelings about identity and belonging. Mark supports those facing issues like gender dysphoria, LGBT-related stress, prejudice and discrimination.

He also addresses attachment and abandonment worries that can follow difficult experiences. Sessions focus on listening and on what the person wants to change. The client-centred method means the person sets the pace, and the counsellor follows, reflecting what is said and helping clarify options.

Practical topics such as sleep, eating, anger and impulsivity are discussed in direct, everyday terms. Over his career Mark has supported people through trauma, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. He also works with concerns around process and sex addictions, panic and phobias, and the challenges of non-monogamous relationships.

The therapy aim is to help people feel more able to manage day-to-day life and make choices that fit their values.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	61922	July 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
Grief
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction

Ways of working Mark names

Client-Centred Therapy

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Client-centred care delivered online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than techniques. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what is said so the client can find their own answers. This approach helps with issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and navigating life changes.

Because the work is guided by the client, exploring concerns such as grief, trauma, addictions or identity matters happens at a pace the person chooses. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences openly and help decide whether the client-centred approach is the best fit or if adjustments are helpful. This is a collaborative process aimed at matching approach and need.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins and messaging lets people write between meetings. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Mark help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, plus self-esteem, career worries, addictions and relationship issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflection and following the client’s lead to build clarity and confidence.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats does he offer?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

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