Mark McConnell

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT and mindfulness
• BACP registered

About Mark

Mark McConnell works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and motivation. He uses a directive style and supports people in spotting strengths and removing practical blocks that get in the way of everyday life. Mark is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has three years of professional experience.

He sees sessions as a place to talk through what is happening now and to plan realistic next steps. He will listen to a person’s account and then offer straightforward suggestions to try between sessions. Conversations often focus on habits, thoughts and everyday routines that affect mood and energy.

Mark draws on several approaches to do this work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, for example, helps people notice thought patterns and try behaviour changes. Client-Centred Therapy keeps attention on the person’s experience and priorities. Mindfulness exercises are used to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.

People come to him for a wide range of problems, including trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career concerns. He also works with issues such as abandonment, body image, communication problems and first responder stress.

Sessions are practical and goal-focused while also allowing time to process difficult feelings. Mark will collaborate with each person to set goals and agree practical steps. He accepts work with international clients and offers sessions in English.

How Mark uses therapy approaches and online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, giving time for their concerns to be heard and chosen goals to emerge. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of feelings and decide what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and encourages practical experiments. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation by testing small changes and reviewing what works.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm during stressful moments. These exercises can be practised between sessions to build steadier routines.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mark will discuss needs, goals and preferences and agree a plan together. He takes a collaborative approach to choosing techniques and setting achievable steps.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to help people keep therapy consistent around work and family commitments.

Topics Mark lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• First responder issues
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Phobias
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Mark

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of focus and are addressed through practical techniques and discussion.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and other approaches in a directive style.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience in the UK.

Is he registered with a professional body?

Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start with him?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.