- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Mark
Mark Bourne is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and family-related concerns, and he lists guilt and shame among his focus areas. He also supports clients with grief, anger, relationship strains, addictions and life changes.
He uses a mix of approaches and chooses them to suit the issue at hand. Sessions are conversational and practical. He draws on elements from client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused methods when appropriate.
Mark’s background includes many years working as a teacher in special needs schools and later as a counsellor. That experience shaped his approach to working with people who find simple routines and clear steps helpful when emotions feel overwhelming.
In sessions he offers listening, gentle challenge and practical tools. That can mean spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, trying short mindfulness exercises, or setting small, manageable goals between meetings. He also helps people think through relationship tensions and parenting pressures without making judgements.
People often come to him carrying shame or guilt about past actions, parenting choices, or mistakes at work. He helps clients name those feelings and look at what to do next, whether that means changing behaviour, repairing a relationship, or learning to live with difficult memories.
To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are accepted.
How Mark uses therapeutic methods online
Mark draws on client-centred work to prioritise the client’s concerns and pace. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting back what the client says, and keeping the conversation focused on what matters most. It suits people who need time to make sense of strong feelings.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking patterns that maintain guilt, shame or anxiety. CBT work often includes trying short exercises between sessions, tracking thoughts and testing different behaviours to see what helps reduce distress.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process. He discusses options with each person and chooses approaches together based on goals, preferences and what feels manageable. This collaborative approach means plans can change as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also supports doing practical exercises between meetings and keeping continuity when life is disrupted.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship issues and life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among his focus areas.
How would he approach feelings of shame?
He combines conversational client-centred work with practical tools such as CBT techniques and mindfulness. The aim is to help name the feeling and try small steps to shift its impact.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of counselling experience and previously worked as a teacher in special needs schools. That experience informs his practical, straightforward style.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and he accepts clients living outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are payments handled?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.