Marc (Mac) McCormack, BACP

Marc (Mac) McCormack is a counsellor based in the North-west of the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and grief, and with everyday habits and thoughts that get in the way. He aims to make sessions straightforward so clients can focus on practical steps that fit their lives.

With 14 years of experience and BACP registration, Marc draws on several well-known approaches. He uses client-centred ways of listening that put the person’s goals first. He also offers cognitive behavioural techniques to help shift unhelpful thinking and EMDR where trauma memories affect day-to-day life.

Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Marc asks people which methods feel most comfortable and adapts the work to their needs. He responds to messages promptly and asks for at least 24 hours notice for cancellations.

His practice covers a range of concerns including relationships, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, body image and sexual culture matters such as kink and BDSM.

Clients can expect clear explanations of each approach and practical exercises to try between sessions. The focus is on changing everyday habits and thoughts so people can manage symptoms and move towards their goals.

International clients may be accepted; confirm current arrangements when enquiring. To begin, use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How Marc’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy is about being heard and steering work around the client’s goals. In practice this means the counsellor listens without judgement, reflects back what matters and supports people to choose their next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and short tasks to help shift unhelpful habits and improve day-to-day coping. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, addresses distressing memories that continue to cause symptoms by using guided processing techniques so the memory feels less disruptive.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work together with the client to decide which methods to try first, and will check in regularly to see what is helping. That collaborative stance means plans can change as needs and goals evolve.

The original biography does not state which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to focused task work or conversation, while others involve guided techniques and memory processing; Marc will explain what to expect and help find a way of working that fits everyday life.