Mark Palmer, BACP
Mark Palmer is a counsellor who draws on three years of practice to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self Esteem
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About Mark
Mark Palmer is a counsellor who draws on three years of practice to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. He works in a calm, down-to-earth way and aims to make sessions feel approachable. Mark identifies as living with ADHD and uses that personal insight to connect with clients who feel overwhelmed or behind.
He offers a space to talk without pressure and lets people set the pace. Conversations focus on what matters most now, whether that is coping with life changes, work worries or struggles with self-esteem.
Background and approach
He listens for patterns that cause pain and helps people notice small, practical steps forward. Mark blends client-centred listening with clearer techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas when it helps to understand long-standing patterns or relationship issues.
This mix lets him tailor sessions to immediate problems and deeper themes at the same time. Sessions may cover parenting stresses, career crossroads, addictions, or problems with impulse control and guilt. He also supports people dealing with attachment issues, body image concerns and loneliness.
Mark aims to help people gain clarity, build routines that work and feel more able to cope. Clients meet in ways that suit their lives, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. He works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406392 | September 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.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mark lists
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Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new routines. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and problems that feel repetitive.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and day-to-day life. That means trying things out and adjusting the focus as needed rather than sticking to a single method from the start.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep eye contact and use visual cues during the session. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can suit shorter check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging allow for brief reflections or ongoing support between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments, while keeping the work consistent and goal-focused.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Mark commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, plus related issues such as ADHD, addictions and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centred listening with practical cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas when helpful. The focus is on what you need now and small steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with people in a counselling role.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work 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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