Mark McGinney, BACP

Mark McGinney uses a client-centred approach to therapy. He emphasises listening and understands that people need space to be heard. Mark aims to help clients feel less alone when they bring difficult thoughts and feelings into sessions.

He has 15 years of professional experience supporting people with stress and anxiety. He also helps with grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and career-related concerns. Mark works to create a calm setting where clients can talk openly without fear of judgment.

In sessions he focuses on what matters to each person. Conversations are shaped around immediate concerns and small, practical steps. He encourages clients to notice changes and to try things between sessions when that feels helpful.

Mark also brings experience with a range of related issues. These include relationship and intimacy questions, addiction and process behaviours, sleeping and eating difficulties, and coping with life changes. He offers support for emotional struggles such as guilt, shame, impulsivity and isolation.

People looking for help with panic, phobias, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD-related difficulties, gender dysphoria, or prejudice and discrimination may also find useful support. The first session is a chance to explain what matters and agree straightforward goals together.

Client-centred work adapted for online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens closely and responds to what the person brings, helping them make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and career worries because it focuses on the person's own priorities.

The aim is collaborative. The therapist and client agree what to focus on and try different ways of working to see what fits best. Over time they review progress and adjust plans together so the sessions stay relevant to the client's goals.

Check which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a workday. It can also make regular contact more manageable for people who live far from services. When you start, the therapist will discuss practical arrangements and shape sessions to suit your routines and needs.