Mark Stewart, BACP
Mark Stewart is a counsellor with six years of experience based in the United Kingdom.
About Mark
Mark Stewart is a counsellor with six years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He supports people facing depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem difficulties. He also helps those managing career challenges and LGBT-related issues.
Mark creates a calm space where clients can talk openly about what’s worrying them. He aims to listen without judgement and to help people feel heard. The first steps in therapy are often the hardest, and he acknowledges that taking them takes courage.
Background and approach
In his work he has experience both in the NHS and in agency settings, offering in-person sessions and cognitive behavioural therapy approaches. He blends practical talk with agreed goals so people can try out small changes between sessions. Sessions are designed to be straightforward and focused on what matters to the individual.
Mark works collaboratively with each person to set aims and pick methods that suit their life. He checks in regularly to see how things are progressing and adjusts the plan as needed. The emphasis is on useful strategies and clearer thinking rather than labels.
People often come for help after big life changes, loss, or when ongoing stress feels overwhelming. Mark aims to make these problems easier to manage by helping people understand patterns and build coping ideas that fit day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 154721 | November 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 Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in their own terms.
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Online support
He also draws on structured talking methods used in many counselling settings to create clear goals. These methods concentrate on small, manageable steps and on building coping skills that can be practised between sessions to manage grief, relationship strain and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to agree goals, try techniques and adjust the plan as needed. Together they review what helps and change direction if something is not working.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful when visual connection matters, while phone sessions can fit into a short break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, reflection between sessions or when someone prefers writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Mark often help with?
He supports people with depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes, along with career and LGBT-related concerns.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques with a focus on talking through problems and setting achievable goals. Cognitive behavioural approaches are part of his practice.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional work experience and has worked in the NHS and in agency settings supporting people in person and via structured therapeutic approaches.
Which credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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