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Mark Palmer, BACP

Mark Palmer is a counsellor who works from a person-centred perspective and has three years of practice.

About Mark

Mark Palmer is a counsellor who works from a person-centred perspective and has three years of practice. He creates a calm space where people can talk about what feels hard. He aims to listen, reflect, and help people find clearer ways forward at their own pace.

He is familiar with anxiety, low self-esteem and the stress that comes with big life changes. He also lives with ADHD and draws on that lived experience when helping others manage racing thoughts and frustration.

Background and approach

That personal insight informs how he structures conversations and suggests practical steps to try between sessions. Mark blends client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and wider psychodynamic ideas about past patterns. Sessions usually begin with what matters most to the person in front of him and then gently look at patterns that get in the way of change.

He keeps language straightforward and focuses on small, achievable shifts. People come to him for help with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, self-esteem, addictions, career decisions and coping with life transitions. He also supports those dealing with attachment concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and related issues.

He works in English and practises in the United Kingdom. Mark offers several online formats including video, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. If someone prefers a conversational, down-to-earth approach and practical steps alongside reflective listening, his style may fit well.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	406392	September 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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Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Mark combines person-centred counselling with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking to support people online. Person-centred work focuses on listening and building trust so people can explore what matters to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers straightforward tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and routines. Psychodynamic ideas look at repeating patterns that come from earlier relationships and life events and help people understand how those patterns shape their choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mark treats that as a joint decision and will talk through options with each person. Together they will consider needs, goals and preferred ways of working, and then try approaches that feel most helpful. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit around work, while live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to maintain continuity when life is busy or changing.

Frequently asked

What issues can Mark help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and parenting strain. He also supports people with ADHD, addictions, career choices and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is conversational and down-to-earth. He uses person-centred listening alongside practical CBT techniques and psychodynamic ideas about patterns from the past.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of experience offering counselling to people working through common life difficulties. That experience shapes how he balances listening with practical suggestions.

What credentials and region are associated with this counsellor?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

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

How are costs and starting steps handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.