Mark Smith

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Client-Centred work

About Mark

Mark Smith helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues and depression. He also supports people with relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes and coaching. Mark is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he has 12 years of experience.

Mark describes himself as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who draws on a number of theoretical models. He works collaboratively with each person to find practical ways forward. Sessions focus on what the client wants to discuss and on finding workable solutions rather than on set scripts.

His approach can be solution-focused when that is helpful, or more open-ended when that better suits the person. He adapts the way he works to match each client's pace and priorities. That might mean short-term practical strategies or longer conversations that look at patterns and meanings.

Mark uses methods from client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural work, existential thinking, psychodynamic ideas and trauma-focused therapy. He talks through concerns, helps people consider different responses, and supports them to try new ways of coping. He also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image and chronic pain and illness.

Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. He notes experience with first responder and veteran issues, domestic violence, sexual assault and self-harm among his focus areas. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Mark often uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own answers through supportive, non-directive conversation. This approach suits people who want to explore feelings and make decisions at their own pace.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical techniques to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past events continue to affect daily life and requires specific ways of working to reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree how to proceed in a collaborative way. People are encouraged to review how methods are working and to change direction if needed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow quieter, focused conversations. They can also allow shorter check-ins when that suits a busy day, or steady weekly sessions when consistency matters.

Topics Mark lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Control issues
• Domestic violence
• First responder issues
• Guilt and shame
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Narcissism
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Mark

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He lists anxiety, stress and depression among the main concerns he helps people with.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, drawing on client-centred, cognitive behavioural, existential, psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches.

How long has he been practising?

He has 12 years of experience as a practising counsellor and psychotherapist.

Is he accredited and where does he practise?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he see international clients?

No. He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin a course of counselling?

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