Mark Stewart

Mark Stewart offers calm, practical support for people facing anger and related stresses. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and meets people where they are. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing, and small changes are worked on between sessions.

He has six years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is recorded as BACP. His background includes work within the NHS and with a counselling agency. That mix gave him experience with face-to-face counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT.

In sessions he encourages straightforward talk about feelings and patterns. He helps people name what they notice, consider different responses, and try out doable strategies. The approach is practical and paced to each person’s needs.

Mark has worked with LGBT concerns, family conflict, grief and loss, career issues, depression, relationships, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting stress, self-esteem and coping with life changes. He draws on those experiences when shaping a plan with each person.

He aims to create an open, non-judgemental space so thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly. People are invited to set goals, review progress, and adjust the focus as needed. To start a course of sessions, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

Evidence-informed methods and online working

Mark uses approaches grounded in widely used evidence-based techniques. One approach is cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people try out different ways of responding. Another common strand is straightforward counselling that focuses on talking things through, making space for emotions, and finding practical steps to reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try options, and adjust methods based on what feels helpful for each person. Together they decide which techniques to use and when to try something different.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can be helpful because it makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoids travel time, and can allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone. It also gives access to a therapist from a different area, which can broaden choices when searching for the right fit.