- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Mark
Mark Smith is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression and ADHD, and he notes additional focus on issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image and guilt and shame.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most pressing. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps to manage symptoms and on clearer thinking about difficult choices. He listens for patterns that make problems repeat, and he helps people notice small changes that make daily life easier.
His background includes work with people dealing with substance and alcohol concerns, panic and social anxiety, and long-term health conditions that affect mood and function. He blends what clients bring with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside a client-centred way of working.
In sessions he usually breaks concerns down into short, manageable goals. He works alongside people to test new ways of responding and to track what helps. Conversations often include practical exercises you can try between sessions.
People who contact him are often looking for clear steps to reduce overwhelm, to think differently about shame or guilt, or to find steadier routines. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on treating the client as the expert in their own life. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people clarify their priorities and choices. This approach can help when guilt or shame makes it hard to see what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It breaks problems into manageable steps and offers practical exercises to try between sessions. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and panic where thoughts and behaviours keep problems going.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people weigh pros and cons and find their own reasons to change. It can be useful for substance or alcohol concerns and for building momentum around small goals.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will help you choose methods based on your needs, goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as you go. That decision is collaborative and can change over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around work or caregiving commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression and ADHD and also lists concerns such as guilt and shame, attachment and body image.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He focuses on clear conversation and practical steps, helping people notice patterns and test small changes that can reduce the day-to-day weight of these feelings.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of professional work experience and experience supporting people with substance and alcohol concerns, panic, social anxiety and long-term health conditions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone or messaging is offered.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.