- Anxiety and depression
- Work and wellbeing
- Practical coping tools
About Mark
Mark Bourne offers straightforward, practical counselling for people dealing with work and life pressures. He aims to make sessions calm and approachable, using a warm manner and a touch of humour to help people feel at ease. Mark works with common problems such as anxiety, low mood and stress, and also supports those facing relationship strains, grief and issues around confidence.
He draws on several well-known therapy styles rather than one fixed method. That means sessions can change to fit what a person needs - more talking and listening at times, and more practical techniques at others. Mark’s background includes several years working as a teacher in special needs schools and experience as a counsellor, which has shaped how he explains things plainly and keeps work focused on usable steps.
People bring different concerns, from panic and obsessive thoughts to dealing with life changes and midlife questions. Mark also works with issues like addictions, attachment, chronic illness, fatherhood and aspects of intimacy and forgiveness. He keeps sessions direct and practical while attending to emotions that come up.
Sessions are intended to help people build coping tools, rethink unhelpful patterns and move towards clearer goals. Mark uses approaches such as client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to suit each person’s aims. He offers therapy in English from the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches fit with online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship, letting people lead the conversation while the counsellor reflects and supports. It can help with low mood, stress and issues where feeling heard matters most.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. This approach suits anxiety, panic, mood problems and compulsive behaviours.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple exercises and breathing work to ease stress and improve emotional regulation. It is often used alongside talking therapies to reduce reactivity and increase focus.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and agree a plan together. Sessions are collaborative, with regular check-ins about what is helping and what might need to change.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm which session types are available before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these options to make it easier to keep therapy consistent with work and everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues can be addressed in sessions?
Mark helps with stress, anxiety and depression alongside relationship and family concerns, grief, anger and addictions. He also supports people with career questions, coping with life changes and intimacy-related issues.
What is the general style of therapy?
Sessions are person-centred and practical, blending listening with hands-on techniques. The work may include cognitive behavioural methods, mindfulness and solution-focused steps depending on needs.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
He has three years of counselling experience and prior work as a teacher in special needs schools, which informs his straightforward, practical approach.
What credentials and location are recorded?
Mark is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are provided?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.