Mark McGinney

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Client-Centred Therapy

About Mark

Mark McGinney helps people tackle stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and career difficulties using a client-centred way of working. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 15 years of professional experience.

He focuses on clear, person-led conversations. Sessions are based on what the individual brings, with the counsellor asking questions, reflecting back and helping the person arrive at their own solutions. Common topics he works on include motivation, confidence, coping with loss, managing stress and relationship or intimacy concerns.

Mark pays attention to how past attachments and experiences shape current feelings. He helps people who are dealing with shame, guilt, abandonment or patterns of impulsivity to recognise those patterns and consider different responses. He also works with issues around identity, including gender dysphoria and LGBT-related experiences.

The approach is steady and conversational rather than directive. The counsellor aims to listen and respond to what matters most to the person in front of him. Sessions may include talking through practical steps, experimenting with new ways of relating, and reflecting on how choices affect wellbeing.

He also has experience supporting people with addictions and process behaviours, including sex and porn addiction, and with sleep or eating difficulties linked to emotional strain. Mark supports people coping with life changes, burnout or compassion fatigue and those experiencing panic, phobias or bipolar-related concerns.

Sessions are offered in English. For those who want to begin, the usual first step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange an initial appointment.

How client-centred work transfers to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without directing, reflects what is said and supports the client to find their own answers. This approach suits issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship questions.

Mark also uses a conversational style that focuses on understanding past attachments and how they affect present feelings. That can help when working on abandonment, shame, impulsivity or identity concerns. These ideas are explored together so the client and counsellor decide what to try next.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Mark will discuss goals and preferences with each person and agree how sessions should proceed. That conversation is collaborative and practical, aiming to match approach with the client’s needs.

Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific delivery methods are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow quieter or shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use remote sessions to keep therapy consistent with everyday life.

Topics Mark lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Sex addiction

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Mark

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He works with stress and anxiety, including panic disorder and panic attacks.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what the client brings to sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he use?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start a first appointment?

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