Mark Smith, BACP

Mark Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression, and he also addresses concentration and focus concerns. He uses a straightforward, respectful approach and aims to meet people where they are.

In sessions he adapts the conversation and plan to each person's needs. He focuses on clear goals and practical steps that can fit into everyday life. He aims to be sensitive and compassionate while keeping things simple and direct.

Mark combines person-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change and keep going. These approaches are mixed to suit individual goals rather than following one fixed method.

Many people come because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain how to move forward after loss or during periods of stress. Mark aims to help people break problems down into manageable steps and build on small successes.

He encourages openness about what has and has not worked before, and he adjusts pace to match each person. Starting therapy can be hard, and he places emphasis on creating a clear way forward. If you think this style could help, the next step is to follow the site process to begin.

How these approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience. The counsellor follows your lead, reflects what you say and helps you find your own solutions; it can be helpful for people who need space to make sense of emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, panic and low mood.

Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify why change matters to them and strengthens motivation to act. It is often used alongside other approaches when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will explore your goals, preferences and what has helped before, then agree a plan together. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can allow shorter check-ins when needed, or full-length sessions that match your schedule. Confirm the session formats available with the counsellor before booking so you know what to expect.