Mark Stewart, BACP
Mark Stewart is a counsellor with six years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom.
About Mark
Mark Stewart is a counsellor with six years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. He focuses on helping people facing depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, career uncertainty and anger. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them.
Mark draws on work he has done both within the NHS and through agency roles. That background has given him practical experience in face-to-face counselling and cognitive behavioural approaches.
Background and approach
He uses straightforward language and simple tools to help people notice patterns in their thinking and take small steps forward. In sessions he encourages clear, honest conversation about feelings and practical problems. He helps clients break big issues into manageable pieces and set realistic goals.
Conversations can include exploring relationships, sexual identity questions, coping with loss, and ways to manage low mood. Mark views the therapeutic relationship as a partnership. He aims to listen without judgement and to adapt pace and focus to each person's needs.
If a practical plan is helpful, he will work with the client to try it out between sessions and review what changes. People who prefer direct, practical talk about their problems may find his style helpful. He offers video, phone, live chat and text messaging as ways to connect, so people can choose what fits their life and routine.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 154721 | November 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.
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Online support
He also draws on practical counselling methods that focus on problem-solving and building coping strategies. These techniques help people break big issues into smaller steps, set goals and try changes between sessions to see what works.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and the issues they want to address, and will suggest a path to try. That plan can be adjusted as they learn what helps most.
Online therapy offers a number of practical benefits. Video calls let people see and hear their therapist and work closely on emotional issues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need flexible timing, or want to fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, while still working with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Mark supports people with depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, family conflict, parenting stress, career difficulties, anger and self-esteem concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, practical style and encourages open conversation. Sessions often focus on spotting thought patterns and trying small experiments between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience, including work within the NHS and through agency roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts clients from outside the UK.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Mark offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; 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 therapist's availability.
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