Mark Smith , BACP

Mark Smith is a United Kingdom based therapist with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential. The BACP credential identifies membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, depression, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD, and offers help with concentration and memory difficulties.

Mark brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate attitude to his work, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person's unique circumstances. He also supports clients with issues related to attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness and disability, communication challenges, control issues, guilt and shame, men's issues, panic, paranoia, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety.

He approaches therapy collaboratively, tailoring techniques to the client's needs and goals. Mark recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and affirms the step of reaching out for support, helping clients move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Mark Smith works with several evidence-informed approaches to support personal change and coping. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where clients explore their feelings and build self-understanding - it is often helpful for depression, grief, relationship and identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, panic, and low mood. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be particularly useful for addictions and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mark works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity when schedules change, and to connect with licensed professionals from different locations, including international clients.