Mark Smith

Mark Smith is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger and trauma. He uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working so conversations stay practical and relevant. Mark aims to create a calm space where someone can talk through worries and find clearer steps forward.

He trained and holds BACP registration, which is listed as BACP. He describes himself as an integrative counsellor and draws on several established approaches to shape each session. That means he adapts his style to what the person needs rather than using the same method for everyone.

Sessions are described as non-judgemental and carried out with empathy and genuine attention. Mark says he offers online or telephone conversations and will work in either a more solution-focused manner or in a looser, exploratory way. Pace and focus are set together, so the client leads how quickly change is worked towards.

Mark has 12 years' experience and commonly helps with issues such as self-esteem, depression, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes. He also lists additional areas including attachment, chronic pain and illness, first responder and veteran issues, and sexual assault and abuse.

People can expect practical conversation, some reflective exploration, and options drawn from approaches such as cognitive and trauma-focused work when relevant. Mark aims to help people identify manageable next steps and to support them as they try those out between sessions.

How Mark uses different approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and pace. The therapist listens closely and reflects what is said so people can find their own answers; this suits clients wanting to be heard and to build self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. It includes practical exercises and simple experiments to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, anger and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mark will discuss options and together decide what fits best with the client's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as new priorities emerge.

Online and telephone sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing a session during a lunch break. The biography notes he offers online or telephone conversations; please confirm the current session options before booking. These formats still allow for practical CBT tasks, reflective client-centred discussion and trauma-focused planning, while keeping sessions suited to everyday routines and responsibilities.