Marcus Pugh
Calm, practical counselling for real problems
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About Marcus
Marcus Pugh offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or relationship difficulties. He works in a respectful, non-judgemental way and aims to help each person find what makes sense for them. Marcus uses listening, gentle challenge and practical techniques to help people through hard times.
Marcus has 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. He draws on approaches such as client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, existential ideas, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to match intervention to need.
Background and approach
He keeps sessions focused on the person in front of him rather than fitting people into a single model. In sessions Marcus offers space to talk through thoughts and feelings without hurry. He helps people notice strengths they already have and build small, practical steps to change.
At times he may offer observations, different perspectives or straightforward suggestions when these feel useful. People come to Marcus for many concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy and family-related stress. He also works with issues like eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career decisions and life transitions.
Additional areas of focus include abandonment, adoption and foster care, and a range of personality and relationship difficulties. Marcus aims to help people arrive at their own meaning and decisions. He describes counselling as a collaborative process that asks for courage and honesty, and he supports clients as they take steps towards change.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 12
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 394111
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Marcus's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Marcus works with
Everything Marcus lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marcus lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Marcus works online
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Marcus will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods to match a person's goals and preferences. He treats the choice of approach as a collaboration rather than a fixed prescription.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. Some approaches lend themselves to short skill-building tasks or worksheets that people can use between sessions to practise new ways of coping.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Marcus help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and grief among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Marcus works in an empathic, non-judgemental way and focuses on the person’s experience. He listens, reflects, and offers practical ideas when appropriate.
How much experience does Marcus have?
He has 12 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Marcus is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Marcus?
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