Mark Smith
Supportive counsellor for stress and addiction recovery
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About Mark
Mark Smith is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression, and he also supports those managing concentration and focus challenges. He speaks English and accepts international clients.
He emphasises a respectful, sensitive approach. Sessions begin with listening closely to each person's situation. From there he tailors conversations and a plan to fit specific needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.
Background and approach
Mark uses simple, practical methods to help people cope day to day. He draws on client-centred ways of working that keep the person’s own goals at the centre. He also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and Motivational Interviewing to support change when habits or addiction are involved.
Conversations are straightforward and paced to what feels manageable. He aims to make time for practical coping steps as well as discussing feelings. Small changes and clearer routines are common topics he helps people build toward.
Signing up usually starts with a short questionnaire that helps match people to a suitable therapist. Mark will then work with each person to arrange sessions at times that fit their life. He notes that sessions use a subscription model which can be cancelled at any time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 414143
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Mark's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Mark lists
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How Mark works online
He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT to spot patterns of thinking that increase distress. CBT is practical and helps with anxiety, panic and low mood by building small, manageable changes in thought and activity.
Motivational Interviewing is part of his toolkit when people want to change habits such as substance use. This method supports motivation and helps people find their own reasons to make changes rather than using pressure.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, needs and preferences and help decide which methods fit best. This is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that suit quieter surroundings and lower bandwidth. The biography does not list explicit session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Mark commonly help with?
He helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression, and supports those with concentration or focus issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He listens first and tailors conversations to each person. He combines client-centred listening with practical techniques to address day-to-day problems.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
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