My name is Mark and I live near Liverpool, UK. I am a BACP registered counsellor of over 10 years experience.
My training is Integrated counselling, which means I can use Person Centred, Psychodynamic, and CBT approaches in combination to suit individual presenting issues.
I value empathy, non-judgement and unconditional positive regard with all clients.
I am also informed by Carl Jung and the influence of the unconscious for positive change in our lives.
Having listened carefully to hundreds of clients, I have noticed that a great many people experience anxiety because they are not being the person they need to be - instead, they are being who feel they should be for other people - feeling they must live up to the expectations and judgements of others.
My approach is to help clients examine this if it should be significant, and listen to the real person. This can be liberating and the beginning of a journey of positive change. I look forward to beginning this journey with you.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Compassion fatigue, Antisocial personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #321597
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Mark genuinely wants to help people. I came into therapy sceptically, however Mark showed me the way forward to make real progress. If you’re looking for someone to have a safe space and open talks with constructive communication Mark is your man. 10/10
Written on Apr 01, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
Mark is a wonderful guy. Understanding my situation. I would recommend therapy to anyone that could benefit from it. Thank you x
Written on Dec 22, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and sleeping disorders
First experience having counselling with Mark and it’s definitely helped a lot after just two sessions.
In the first two sessions he’s encouraged me to speak on the types of things that are on my mind and explain uncomfortable scenarios and self-talk that arises.
He gives me the space to offload the stream of consciousness that’s been swirling around my brain and makes bullet points of the things that I bring up and uses these as the framework to delve further the things that come up.
He makes reference to established models of psychology and certain psychologists during the sessions and sends links to resources that he feels are relevant to the topics we are discussing which is helpful
Written on Oct 05, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Mark has been great. In a short time I feel that we have made good progress. I am genuinely excited and curious what our next session will lead to.
Written on Oct 01, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mark provides a judgment free zone, making you feel comfortable and at ease. His professionalism and several years of experience really shines through his input. He has definitely made me understand myself, helping me get to the root of my personal issues and addictions. I recommend him for anyone going through similar situations.
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Thank you for your guidance and support. Mach appreciated it
Written on Aug 22, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse