Mark Smith

Mark Smith is a counsellor with 12 years' experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and issues linked to trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with relationship problems, grief, anger and self-esteem concerns. Mark lists narcissism and attachment-related concerns among his focus areas. He works from a person-focused stance and aims to make the first steps easier for someone feeling unsure about therapy.

Mark describes his approach as integrative, drawing on several therapeutic models to suit each person's needs. He favours clear, practical conversations that help people make sense of what they are feeling. Sessions can be more solution focused, or more open and exploratory, depending on what the client prefers.

He offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and listens for what matters to the client. Together they map out concerns and look for manageable ways forward. This might include looking at patterns, thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, or exploring past events that still affect daily life.

Mark is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. He does not take international clients at present.

People who are unsure what to expect often find the first few sessions are about setting goals and trying small changes. Mark asks questions, reflects what he hears and agrees the next steps with each person so work moves at a comfortable pace.

How Mark’s approaches translate to online counselling

Mark draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in ways that suit online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental relationship and listening closely to what matters to the client; this helps people feel heard and set their own goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at the effects of traumatic events and uses careful, paced conversations to reduce distress and improve coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mark will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt his way of working as the sessions progress. Together they set goals and try methods that match the person's priorities and comfort level.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking so you know what format is available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, avoid travel time and keep momentum between meetings. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth. Registered professionals and therapists often find online work effective for talking through difficult emotions and testing practical changes in daily life.