- Practical steps
- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
About Mark
Mark McConnell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people dealing with sleep concerns, addictions, relationship and family problems, and major life changes. Mark works from a straightforward, practical stance and encourages clients to notice their own strengths as a starting point for change.
He uses a directive approach that combines talking and practical tasks. Sessions often focus on identifying blocks and trying small, manageable steps to move forward. Mark aims to make the work clear and goal-focused while keeping the client’s own experience at the centre.
Mark draws on several commonly used approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviours. Client-Centred Therapy shapes sessions around the person’s priorities, and Mindfulness Therapy helps people tune into present-moment experience and reduce reactivity.
With three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, he brings both structure and warmth to sessions. He invites people to reflect on what matters to them and to try practical changes between meetings.
Mark encourages people who feel stuck to take a first step. He asks clients to name what they want to change and then works alongside them to set clear, achievable goals. This is a practical route for people wanting help with sleep, mood, relationships or motivation.
How Mark blends approaches for online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and experience, with the therapist following the client’s lead and shaping sessions around what matters most. This helps when someone needs a space to make sense of their feelings and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve awareness of bodily signals and sleep patterns. Short practices between sessions can support better rest and clearer decision-making.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mark will discuss goals and preferences with the client and together they will decide which methods to try. This collaborative planning helps adapt the therapy to the person’s needs.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. They can also let people use shorter sessions for quick reviews or longer ones for deeper work, depending on what best fits day-to-day life.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mark commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues, and also helps with sleep problems, addictions, relationship and family concerns and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a directive, practical approach that combines talking with concrete tasks and goal-setting tailored to the client.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of professional work experience working with the types of concerns listed in his profile.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.