- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Guilt and shame
About Mark
Mark Hewitson is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family difficulties, low self-esteem and depression. Mark also lists additional focuses such as attachment issues, codependency, fatherhood matters, and guilt and shame.
In sessions he encourages straightforward conversation about what is worrying someone. He listens to the facts and helps people sort through thoughts and feelings. People can expect practical questions and reflections that make patterns clearer rather than long theoretical explanations.
Mark pays attention to how relationships and past experiences shape current reactions. He will help someone look at communication habits, boundaries, and commitment concerns. For those carrying persistent self-criticism or shame, he offers ways to name and work with those feelings without judgement.
When health or long-term conditions affect mood, he considers the impact of chronic pain and illness on daily living and relationships. He is also familiar with issues that often appear in midlife and in men's mental health discussions.
Sessions aim to build clearer thinking and options for change. Practical steps and conversational exercises are used so people can try things between meetings. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Mark uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings and relationships. One common approach helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of responding; this can be useful for anxiety, low mood and self-critical thoughts. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and attachment - it examines how early or current relationships shape how someone reacts now, which can help with communication and codependency issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree on methods that suit the person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the exact online options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also make it easier to continue work when managing chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals can explain the practical arrangements and help match session length and frequency to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem and depression among his main concerns. Additional areas include attachment issues, codependency, fatherhood topics and guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses direct conversation to help name those feelings and understand their origins. The focus is on practical questions and steps to change critical self-talk and unhelpful patterns.
What experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counselling experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.