Marcus Pugh, BACP
Marcus Pugh is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of clinical experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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About Marcus
Marcus Pugh is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of clinical experience. He supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress and addictive behaviour. Marcus aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly and begin to make sense of difficult feelings.
He listens closely and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Conversations focus on the things that matter now - feelings, relationships, daily habits and how problems show up.
Background and approach
Marcus believes people already have strengths to build on, and he helps them notice and use those resources. When useful, he will offer different perspectives, questions or practical suggestions. He keeps interventions straightforward and grounded so people can try things between sessions if they want to.
The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon. Marcus draws on a mix of approaches including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness. He adapts his style to fit each person's goals, whether that means problem-solving, learning new coping skills or reflecting on life meaning.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns beyond mood, such as relationship strain, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, trauma and identity issues. He also supports those facing career changes, substance concerns and long-standing patterns like avoidance or codependency. He welcomes conversations in English and works with international clients.
Marcus aims to guide people toward their own answers while offering steady, practical support along the way.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394111 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Marcus works with
Everything Marcus lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marcus lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
He also uses elements of mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns without judgement and to build small breathing or attention practices into daily life. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process - Marcus will work with you to shape sessions around your goals, preferences and what feels most helpful in practice.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so therapy can fit around work, care responsibilities and busy schedules. Video is useful for a fuller conversational experience, phone calls suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can help with ongoing reflection between sessions. These options aim to make regular support more flexible and accessible for different lifestyles.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Marcus help with?
He sees people for depression, anxiety, stress and addictive behaviour, plus issues such as relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in an empathic, non-judgemental way and focuses on listening, reflection and practical steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Marcus has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What formats are available for meeting?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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