Mark Smith, BACP
Mark Smith is a counsellor with 12 years of experience who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and other hard life moments.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Anger management
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About Mark
Mark Smith is a counsellor with 12 years of experience who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and other hard life moments. He offers conversations by video, phone, live chat or text messaging so people can choose what feels most manageable.
Mark works in English and practices from the United Kingdom, drawing on a mix of approaches to suit each person he meets. He describes his way of working as integrative, which means he adapts methods to the needs of the individual.
Background and approach
Sessions are steady and non-judgemental, with the person’s pace and priorities guiding the work. Practical problem-solving and longer, reflective conversations are both options depending on what someone wants to focus on. Mark often uses client-centred techniques to build a trusting space and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going.
He also brings in trauma-focused and psychodynamic ideas when past experiences or deeper emotional patterns seem important to address. People come to him for many concerns beyond depression, including grief, relationship worry, anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues and coping with life changes.
He also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, chronic illness and pain, post-traumatic stress and first responder or veteran-related difficulties. Mark holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. He invites people to start with a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions by the scheduling options presented.
Therapy fees vary with location and subscription arrangements.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 384794 | January 2027 |
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Mark lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest ways of working. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distance, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or movement are concerns, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging supports brief, ongoing contact between appointments. These options help therapy fit around work, caring duties and other daily commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Mark commonly help with?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress and trauma-related difficulties. Other areas include grief, relationship worries, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Mark uses an integrative, client-centred style that adapts to each person. He offers both practical problem-solving and more open-ended reflective work depending on need.
What is his background and experience?
He has 12 years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist, drawing on several approaches to tailor sessions to individuals.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Mark offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose a format that fits their routine.
How are costs and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the available times.
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