Mark Bourne, BACP

Mark Bourne offers calm, practical counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. He writes in a warm, straightforward way and aims to make sessions easy to follow. People looking for help with mood difficulties, grief or relationship strain will find a steady, down-to-earth approach.

He draws on methods that focus on thoughts and everyday habits to help people manage symptoms and make small changes that add up. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, with attention to things like panic, obsessions, low mood and problems with confidence. Mark also supports people dealing with bereavement, addiction concerns and challenges linked to chronic pain or long-term illness.

Before becoming a counsellor he worked for many years as a teacher in special needs schools, which gave him practical experience with a wide range of emotional and behavioural needs. That background informs his direct, patient style. He has three years of counselling experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP.

In sessions he uses a mix of client-centred listening, cognitive approaches and mindfulness practices. He may also use solution-focused tools or trauma-focused methods when they fit the issue. The emphasis is on simple strategies people can use between meetings to manage difficult feelings and build more helpful habits.

Mark works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. He accepts international clients and is open to discussing how best to match his approach to each person’s situation.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and the therapist responding to what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a steady, non-judgemental space to talk through feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and daily habits affect mood and behaviour. It is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood and obsessive thinking because it teaches practical steps to test and change unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple awareness exercises and breathing practices. It can help reduce stress and improve tolerance of difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and the issues you bring, then suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can shift as needs change.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people use online sessions to keep continuity of care when schedules or locations change, while still working directly on thoughts and everyday habits.