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 has 15 years of experience and offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about difficult feelings. He aims to make early steps easier for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
He focuses on stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and issues with self-esteem and confidence. He also supports people dealing with career pressures, addictions, relationship concerns, sleeping or eating difficulties, and the emotional effects of trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
In sessions he encourages people to speak freely and to set the pace. The work is practical and grounded - clients explore what matters most to them and try out new ways of coping. He pays attention to how attachment and abandonment can shape current reactions and relationships.
Mark also addresses concerns such as panic attacks, phobias, ADHD-related challenges, impulses, and feelings of isolation. He is experienced in helping people navigate gender dysphoria, issues faced by LGBT clients, and experiences of prejudice or discrimination. People can access help for process and sex addictions, compassion fatigue, bipolar-related struggles, and intimacy-related problems.
He treats each person as an individual and adjusts the pace to their needs. The first meetings usually focus on understanding what the client wants to change and how best to get there.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 61922 | July 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 Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, 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
Approaches Mark lists
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Online support
The therapist may also focus on how attachment and abandonment shape current feelings and relationships. By exploring these patterns, sessions can help people understand why they react in certain ways and practise different responses in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is a shared task. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to suit the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative stance means the work can change as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and messages are useful for quick check-ins, written reflection, or when being on camera is difficult. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, travel and day-to-day life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Mark help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, career difficulties, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and many related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and understanding. Sessions aim to be non-judgemental and to follow the client’s pace.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and practical problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and countries are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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