Mark Smith, BACP

Mark Smith is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. He holds BACP registration, which shows his professional affiliation, and he supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression. Mark also helps individuals with ADHD-related concentration and memory struggles. He aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for people who are nervous about starting therapy.

In sessions he adapts the conversation to each person's needs. He listens closely and works with clients to set simple, practical goals. Mark uses straightforward ways to manage worry, low mood and cravings, and to build routines that help thinking and focus.

He combines the person-centred attitude of Client-Centred Therapy with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change when substance use or other habits are a concern. These methods are applied in clear, step-by-step discussions rather than technical jargon.

Mark pays attention to how past relationships and attachment patterns affect current struggles with abandonment, trust and communication. He also addresses issues such as body image, guilt and shame, and problems that come with chronic pain, illness or disability. Sessions aim to make everyday life feel more manageable.

People can expect a calm, steady approach that focuses on what matters most to them. He encourages small, realistic steps and adapts plans over time. If you feel unsure about beginning therapy, Mark offers a welcoming first conversation to find the right way forward.

How these approaches work online and together

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and making the conversation fit the person. It helps when someone needs a non-judgemental space to talk about grief, anxiety or relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical steps to reduce panic, low mood and unhelpful habits. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change behaviours such as drug or alcohol use and supports steady progress.

Choosing the right approach is often part of early sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to try techniques and see what helps most. Goals, preferences and what feels manageable will guide the plan, and the approach can be adjusted over time.

Confirm the session formats before booking, because the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep momentum between appointments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or meetings that avoid travel, and makes it simpler to join when dealing with illness or mobility limits. Registered or accredited professionals can help you decide which way of meeting will best suit your needs.