Mark Dexter

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About Mark

Mark Dexter helps people work through stress, anxiety, trauma and life changes using practical, person-focused counselling. He works in English and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has eight years of professional practice in the United Kingdom.

Mark uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to address day-to-day difficulties. He also draws on attachment-based and client-centred ideas to support how people relate to themselves and others. Sessions usually focus on what is happening now and on skills that can be used between meetings.

His work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood difficulties, addictions, and trauma and abuse. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, grief, career pressures, anger and sleep or eating problems. He includes attention to ADHD and compassion fatigue where relevant.

Mark frames clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them identify strengths they already have. He offers practical strategies and behavioural experiments alongside reflective conversation. The emphasis is on clear goals, manageable steps and skills people can apply outside sessions.

For a first appointment, he asks people to use the site matching process to arrange an introductory session. Fees vary by location and the service uses a cancellable subscription model for sessions.

How his therapeutic approaches work for online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and practical action. It helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small steps that match what matters to them, useful for anxiety, stress and motivation issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link. It teaches straightforward techniques for changing patterns that maintain low mood, anxiety or unhelpful habits.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and managing intense reactions. It can help with anger, relationship difficulties and overwhelming emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with each person and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what the client wants to achieve.

Confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online consultations to offer continuity of care and to support people in applying skills to everyday situations.

Topics Mark lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Mark

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He supports people with stress, anxiety and related symptoms using practical skills and structured approaches.

What kind of counselling approach does he use?

He uses ACT, CBT and DBT alongside attachment-based and client-centred ideas to combine skills work with conversational support.

What experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is he accredited with a professional body?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.