Mark McConnell, BACP

Mark McConnell is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom. He supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and motivation. He also helps with issues such as trauma, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and practical problems like sleep and eating difficulties.

Mark works from the starting point that each person knows their own life best. He takes a directive approach while also helping people notice their strengths. Sessions tend to focus on what is getting in the way now and on small, practical steps to change everyday thoughts and habits.

He uses a mix of approaches depending on the problem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps with changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Mindfulness practice is brought in to build awareness and calm. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person’s needs and priorities.

Mark has three years of professional experience and holds BACP credentials. He aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting, with short-term goals and clear ways to measure progress.

People often come for help with anger, grief, ADHD-related difficulties, parenting stresses, or career questions. Mark encourages practical tools alongside the chance to talk through painful experiences and difficult decisions.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person as they are and following their priorities in sessions; it helps when someone needs space to be heard and to decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and supports practical changes to daily routines and thinking patterns that contribute to stress or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels useful, then try methods that match those needs. That means sessions can adapt over time as progress or new difficulties appear, and the client is involved in deciding next steps.

Session format details should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, save travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage better.