Mark Smith, BACP
Mark Smith is a counsellor with 12 years' experience helping people who are anxious, stressed, grieving or trying to cope after trauma.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Anger management
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About Mark
Mark Smith is a counsellor with 12 years' experience helping people who are anxious, stressed, grieving or trying to cope after trauma. He also supports people facing anger, low self-esteem, relationship strain, intimacy concerns and major life changes. Mark works online and by phone to make it easier to get help from wherever you are.
He describes an integrative approach, which means he draws on several ways of working and adapts them to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and down to earth. Some people work on short-term goals and coping skills. Others take a slower, more exploratory path to understand where problems began.
Mark uses talking therapy alongside approaches that focus on thoughts and patterns. He pays attention to how early relationships shape the present, and to past trauma where it matters. He also offers coaching-style support for people who want clear steps to change.
Appointments are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. Mark aims for a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly and be heard. He adjusts pace and focus to match what each person says they need.
Mark is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works from the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. His practice covers a wide range of concerns including chronic illness, body image, first responder and veteran issues, and past sexual or domestic abuse.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 384794 | January 2027 |
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 Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Mark lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic 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
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide whether to use more supportive, exploratory methods or goal-focused CBT techniques. That choice is based on the client's needs, aims and what feels most helpful in session.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different situations. Video calls let people see facial cues and use a fuller conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, or ongoing written work without needing to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around work, family or mobility limits, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable.
Frequently asked
What difficulties does Mark help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, grief and relationship or intimacy issues. Additional focuses include chronic pain, body image, self-harm and problems linked to first responder or veteran experiences.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in an integrative, client-centred way that adapts to each person. Sessions may be solution-focused or more exploratory depending on the client's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist. That experience covers a wide range of emotional and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Mark holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility in how people meet and work together.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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