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Mark Smith, BACP

Mark Smith is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

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About Mark

Mark Smith is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression, and difficulties with attention and concentration. He aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful.

Mark adapts sessions to what each person needs. He listens first and works at a pace that suits the individual.

Background and approach

Conversations are shaped around goals that matter to the client rather than rigid rules. In sessions he uses straightforward techniques to help people manage symptoms and make small changes that add up. He draws on approaches that help with thinking patterns, motivation for change, and building a trusting, supportive relationship.

Mark also supports people facing complex or overlapping issues such as body image, chronic illness and pain, control and communication problems, guilt and shame, panic, paranoia and post-traumatic stress. He offers practical strategies alongside space to process strong emotions. He provides appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging and can work with people inside and outside the UK.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	414143	November 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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How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what is said and helps people feel heard so they can explore difficult feelings at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and simple tools to spot unhelpful thinking and try out different responses, which can help with anxiety, panic and low mood.

Motivational Interviewing is a short, goal-focused approach that helps people find their reasons for change. It’s useful for addictions and when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels realistic and relevant.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls suit in-depth conversations, phone sessions work when less bandwidth is available, live chat can be a shorter check-in and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options give flexibility and make ongoing support easier to maintain.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Mark help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression, and difficulties with attention and concentration. Additional focus areas include body image, chronic pain and illness, communication issues, panic, paranoia and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He adopts a listening, client-centred approach and blends it with practical techniques. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, achievable changes.

What is his background and experience?

He has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns in the United Kingdom. That experience informs his practical, goal-oriented work.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

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

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

Yes, he accepts international clients and runs sessions for people outside the United Kingdom.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so people can choose the format that fits their schedule and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

What do I do to begin working with him?

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