Marcus Pugh, BACP
Marcus Pugh offers calm, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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About Marcus
Marcus Pugh offers calm, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes. He writes in a warm, non-judgemental way and aims to help people make sense of what they are going through. Marcus encourages clients to use their own strengths while he listens and reflects.
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. With 12 years of experience, Marcus works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief and issues around intimacy.
Background and approach
He also supports people with sleeping and eating difficulties, bipolar and ADHD related challenges. Marcus pays attention to how past experiences such as abandonment or adoption can affect how people cope now. He uses practical, easy-to-follow methods drawn from client-centred ways of working and evidence-informed approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness.
Sessions usually involve talking things through, naming patterns that cause distress and trying small experiments to break unhelpful cycles. Sometimes he offers alternative perspectives or gentle advice when it may help. Marcus sees therapy as a collaborative process.
He helps people find their own meaning and solutions rather than imposing answers. That often involves exploring values, goals and small changes that build confidence over time. People who prefer a steady, respectful listener will find his style approachable.
He aims to create a space where clients can speak honestly, notice their strengths and take practical steps toward feeling better.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394111 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
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.
Online support
He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, a practical method that looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour. CBT helps people recognise unhelpful thoughts, try small behaviour changes and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marcus will discuss goals and preferences and tailor the mix of listening, practical tools and mindfulness exercises to suit each person. The choice of method is collaborative and may change as needs evolve.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow a face-to-face feel for deeper conversations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. This range of formats makes it easier to fit therapy into work, family or travel commitments while still engaging in meaningful, structured therapeutic work.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Marcus help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and addiction as well as relationship and trauma-related concerns. Additional areas include grief, parenting strain, bipolar, ADHD and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem.
What is his general therapy style?
Marcus takes a warm, non-judgemental and client-centred approach that listens first. He blends that with practical tools from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness work when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Marcus holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions can be arranged with international clients and are offered in English.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Marcus?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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