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- Client-centred work
- Cognitive behavioural techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Mark
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience, Mark McConnell focuses on stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and depression. He works directly with people to identify strengths and to tackle current challenges and blocks. Mark asks practical questions and sets clear steps during sessions to help clients move forward.
Mark uses a mix of client-centred discussion and structured techniques. He draws on cognitive behavioural approaches to spot unhelpful thinking and to test small behaviour changes. He also uses mindfulness practices to help with attention and to reduce reactivity.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Mark often sets short-term targets and checks progress between meetings. He describes his role as supportive and directive - guiding conversations while listening to each person's account of their life.
He has worked with people facing relationship strains, grief, trauma and issues around identity and self-worth. Additional focus areas include parenting strain, first responder issues, addiction and impulsivity concerns. He also addresses body image, communication problems, abandonment and related difficulties.
Mark offers a clear, practical working style. He encourages people to name what they want to change and to try small experiments between sessions. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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Approaches used in remote work and practical benefits
Mark commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in sessions. Client-Centred Therapy involves open, person-led discussion where the counsellor follows what matters most to the client and helps clarify hopes and values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people become more aware of their attention and reactions. Mindfulness exercises are short practices that can reduce reactivity and support better sleep and emotion regulation. The counsellor and client work together to choose which approaches to try based on the client’s goals and preferences; finding the right mix is treated as a collaborative process.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings around daily life and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Remote work can make it easier to schedule regular check-ins, try short follow-up conversations, or use audio-only calls when less bandwidth is needed or when a quieter setting is preferred.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and motivation issues, and also supports people with grief, trauma, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He takes a more directive approach while recognising the client as expert in their own story. Sessions combine listening with practical steps and goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed in his profile.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.