- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Mark
Mark Maxwell is a BACP counsellor based near Liverpool in the United Kingdom with eight years of practice. He works with adults who bring stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and questions about self-esteem and purpose. He also helps people facing grief, caregiver strain and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Mark trained in integrated counselling, which means he draws on client-centred work, psychodynamic ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques. He describes his practice as listening first, then helping people notice where they are living for others rather than themselves. That practical focus often becomes the place to start making changes.
In conversation he pays attention to unconscious patterns influenced by Jungian ideas and to the immediate concerns a person brings. For some people this looks like identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes, and for others it is a deeper look at recurring themes in relationships and identity.
Mark also works with people affected by difficult relationship dynamics, including infidelity, communication problems, jealousy and separation. He is experienced with issues around alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink, and with first responder stress and caregiver burden.
Sessions are driven by the person's goals. Mark uses respectful listening, reflective feedback and practical exercises when they fit the work. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Mark uses client-centred therapy to focus on the person's experience in the room. This means the conversation starts with what matters most to the client and the counsellor reflects understanding back so the person can see their own thoughts and feelings more clearly. It is useful for decisions about life direction and for building self-awareness.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at thoughts, feelings and actions in a practical way. CBT can help people test unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The counsellor will discuss different methods and agree what to try first based on the person's goals and preferences. That discussion can change as work progresses and practical techniques may be introduced alongside reflective conversation.
The original biography did not specify session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit a meeting into a busy day, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer a fuller hour to work through deeper patterns. Discussing format and timing is part of the first session planning so it suits everyday life.
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Experience
8+ 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 self-esteem issues as well as grief, relationship concerns and compassion fatigue.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck?
He begins with attentive listening and then explores patterns that show up in day-to-day life, using client-centred conversation alongside CBT or psychodynamic ideas as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience as a counsellor working with adults in a range of concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and practices near Liverpool in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.