- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Mark
Mark Smith is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression, and with concentration and memory concerns. He also lists support for social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He aims to listen first and help people make sense of what is happening for them. Practical steps and clearer thinking are offered alongside space to talk through difficult feelings.
Mark uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow what the person brings to sessions and to build trust through listening. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and offers tools to try between sessions. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants to change patterns linked to addiction or unhelpful habits.
People who find social situations hard can work at a pace that feels manageable. Mark supports work on panic and avoidance, communication problems, and issues around shame or self-worth. He can also discuss challenges linked to chronic pain, illness and disability.
Sessions are presented in plain language and aim to be practical. Mark asks about what the person hopes to gain and adapts the discussion as needs evolve. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings to each session. Online sessions can use this approach to let the person lead the conversation while the counsellor reflects and clarifies what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and introduces practical exercises to try between sessions. Delivered online, CBT often uses short tasks and clear steps to work on symptoms such as anxiety, panic and avoidance.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused way of working when people want to change behaviours linked to addiction or habits. In online sessions this can mean helping someone weigh options and set small, achievable steps.
Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and agree on what to try first. That plan can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mark work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, concentration and memory issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions conversational and practical, listening first and offering tools to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I meet with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.