- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and mindfulness
- Life changes and career
About Mark
Mark Bourne is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. He works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes at work, in relationships or with their health. Common concerns he helps people with include anxiety, depression, stress and life purpose questions.
Mark draws on several straightforward methods rather than one fixed model. He listens to what matters to the person and then uses client-centred listening alongside CBT techniques to spot unhelpful thinking. He also uses mindfulness exercises and solution-focused steps to support practical change.
Before counselling Mark worked as a teacher in special needs schools and spent time as a counsellor. That background informs how he works with people facing exam stress, learning differences, and the pressures of parenting or fatherhood. He mentions experience with grief, anger, addictions and relationship strain as well.
Sessions tend to be conversational and task-oriented when that helps. Mark offers space to talk through feelings and then suggests small steps to try between meetings. He also brings trauma-focused approaches when past events are a major factor in distress.
People who choose him often want clear, manageable ways forward rather than abstract discussion. He accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. For practical booking people follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. It helps when someone needs to talk through what matters and to feel heard while deciding next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and uses structured exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood; it suits issues like panic, OCD patterns and unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to reduce rumination and heighten awareness, which can help with stress and depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods and adjust them so sessions match the client’s needs and pace.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video, or who need sessions that match different time zones. Ask about specific arrangements when you schedule to ensure the format fits everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and life changes, plus related issues such as grief, anger and relationship strain.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses client-centred listening combined with cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused steps to identify small, practical changes.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of counselling experience and previously worked as a teacher in special needs schools.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check time zones when arranging sessions.
How are costs organised?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.