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Marc (Mac) McCormack

Marc (Mac) McCormack

BACP United Kingdom

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Calm, practical counselling for real-life problems

  • Client-centred approach
  • CBT and EMDR options
  • Speaks English

About Marc

Marc (Mac) McCormack offers a calm, direct approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low mood. He speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical. Marc introduces options and works with clients to choose what might help most. He practises in the United Kingdom and has 14 years of experience supporting a wide range of concerns.

Marc uses client-centred principles to keep the focus on each person's needs and pace. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to break unhelpful thinking patterns and on EMDR for processing traumatic memories if that fits. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness tools are available too, and Marc discusses options together with anyone who comes to see him.

In sessions he listens first and helps people identify small, achievable steps. Practical tasks and simple coping strategies are offered when they make sense. He aims to make therapy useful in everyday life rather than filled with jargon.

Marc has a BACP credential, which is shown as a professional affiliation he holds. He works with concerns such as addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, chronic pain and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, body image, dissociation and issues linked to alternative sexual cultures.

He asks clients to give at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations and prefers clear communication about scheduling. International clients can be supported and sessions are conducted in English.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client's lead. Online this often means sessions that centre on the client's concerns, with the counsellor reflecting back what matters and helping set the agenda together. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and works through practical exercises. Delivered remotely, CBT can use worksheets, brief between-session tasks and structured reviews to track progress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process traumatic memories by using bilateral stimulation alongside talking therapy; some elements can be adapted to remote work when both therapist and client agree it fits their needs.

Marc treats finding the right approach as a collaborative step. He will discuss the different options, explain what a session might look like, and help decide which methods match the person's goals and comfort level. This conversation is part of early sessions rather than a one-time choice.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week, and it can reduce the travel time needed for appointments. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can provide useful tools and structured support through remote sessions that aim to fit into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Marc help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma as well as relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Other areas include addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Marc uses a client-centred style that puts the person's needs first and aims to build a collaborative plan. He also offers CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques when these suit the client's goals.

What is his background and experience?

He has 14 years of experience in the mental health field and draws on that experience to offer practical, straightforward help. He focuses on listening first and then finding manageable steps forward.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

Marc is based in the United Kingdom and holds a BACP affiliation as listed in his profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats can I book?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they suit your needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

Marc (Mac) McCormack

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