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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Mark
Counsellor and psychotherapist (BACP), 12 years' experience. Mark Smith helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy difficulties, coping with life changes and coaching. He draws on several therapeutic models when working with clients.
Mark describes himself as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. He blends approaches to match what a person brings to sessions. That might mean focusing on immediate solutions in one period, and exploring deeper patterns in another. Sessions are intended to be non-judgemental and collaborative.
In practice he uses client-centred listening to understand what matters most to the person in front of him. He also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to address thinking and behaviour, and trauma-focused work when past events continue to cause distress. He may use psychodynamic or existential ideas to look at life patterns and meaning when that helps.
Mark says he adapts pace and focus to the individual's needs. Some people work on short-term goals and practical steps. Others take a more open-ended approach that examines long-standing patterns. He aims to match the method to the problem rather than force a single model.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. The first steps involve a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling an initial session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Mark commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy online. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can lead the conversation; it helps with a wide range of emotional concerns. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.He also employs Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are affecting current life. That work concentrates on reducing the power of traumatic memories and building coping strategies for flashbacks, nightmares or avoidance. The therapist will discuss how much trauma-focused work feels appropriate and safe for the client.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying brief CBT exercises for a time, then shifting to more open-ended discussion, or combining elements from different models.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and having shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions easier to combine with work or caregiving commitments and useful for keeping continuity of care.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he support?
He supports stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy difficulties, coping with life changes and coaching.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes himself as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who adapts methods to suit the client's needs, using both practical and exploratory approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working in counselling and psychotherapy.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are payments handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.