- Client-centred focus
- Practical tools
- Calm presence
About Mark
Mark Bourne is a calm, warm and caring counsellor who aims to make it easier to talk about difficult things. He uses plain language and a sense of humour when helpful. Sessions focus on what matters to the person sitting in front of him and on practical steps they can try between meetings.
He draws on client-centred therapy to keep the session focused on the client’s experience and priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are offered when they match a person’s goals.
Mark spent several years working as a teacher in special needs schools before moving into counselling. That background shaped his calm approach and his way of breaking problems into smaller, manageable steps. He has three years of experience working directly with people in counselling roles.
People come to him for help with anxiety, depression and exam stress. He also supports those facing grief, relationship strain, anger, addiction concerns and life transitions. Additional areas of focus include attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic pain or illness, fatherhood matters and midlife questions.
Mark is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are offered in English and he works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally. To start, clients use the site’s matching process to find a session time that fits their schedule.
How these approaches work for online therapy
Client-centred therapy keeps the session focused on the person and what they want to change. It involves the counsellor listening closely, reflecting what they hear, and letting the person lead the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs time to understand feelings or make sense of a hard situation.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build different habits. This can be useful for anxiety, panic, mood problems and some types of obsessive thinking.
Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention skills to reduce rumination and manage stress. These are often short practices that people can fit into daily life to calm the mind and notice patterns more clearly.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and try different methods based on the person’s goals and preferences. Together they agree what to focus on and how to measure progress over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try conversational or practice-based work from wherever is most convenient for them.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mark commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression alongside grief, anger and relationship worries. He also supports people facing addictions, career changes and life transitions.
What style of therapy is used in sessions?
Sessions use a client-centred approach that keeps the person’s priorities front and centre. Cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused tools are also used when they suit the client’s needs.
What is Mark's professional background?
Mark worked for many years as a teacher in special needs schools before moving into counselling work, which influenced his calm and practical way of working. He has three years of counselling experience.
Where is Mark based and what credential does he hold?
He practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages can I speak with Mark?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted; check scheduling and time differences when arranging sessions.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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