Marcos Alves Ribeiro, BACP

Marcos Alves Ribeiro helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and addiction. He also supports those dealing with grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger and major life changes. Marcos works in English and Portuguese and has 23 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

He aims for clear, practical conversation. Sessions focus on what brings change now and what a person wants to be different. He uses straightforward techniques and reflection to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Marcos adapts his pace to each person's needs and preferences.

His approach draws on several established therapies. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person’s perspective central and builds a supportive space for exploring feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages action guided by personal values when difficult emotions are present.

Marcos has worked in clinical practice, teaching and research across two decades. He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background informs his work with issues such as attachment difficulties, codependency, body image, caregiver stress, and aspects of sexual and relationship diversity.

People looking to start can expect a conversational, pragmatic style. Sessions aim to clarify goals, try practical steps between meetings, and adjust the plan as needed. Marcos accepts clients based in the UK and internationally and speaks both English and Portuguese.

How Marcos uses evidence-based approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions where avoidance has become a problem.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and supports people to find their own solutions and clearer direction.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small behavioural changes that can reduce distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and unhelpful habit patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Marcos will discuss options and test what fits best with the person's goals and style. He works collaboratively, adjusting methods as progress and feedback indicate.

If you're considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make appointments easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins between face-to-face meetings. It can also allow shorter phone or video check-ins when time or bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals vary in how they offer remote sessions, so check the available formats when you arrange the first appointment.