- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution focused work
About Mark
Mark Bourne is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and anger. He also helps people dealing with relationship strain, addiction concerns and life changes such as separation or career shifts.
He adapts how he works to the person in front of him. Sessions focus on practical conversations and manageable steps rather than medical labels. He draws on different methods so people can find what helps them calm down, think clearly and act differently when they feel overwhelmed.
Before counselling he worked for many years as a teacher in special needs schools. That classroom experience shaped how he listens and responds to everyday pressures. It also contributed to his work with exam-related stress, attachment issues and fatherhood concerns.
Mark uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client’s perspective and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. He includes mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques to build short-term coping skills, and trauma-focused ideas where past events are getting in the way.
People who feel trapped by repeated anger or who react strongly under pressure will find sessions that focus on clearer thinking, calmer responses and practical strategies. He also works with issues linked to chronic illness, OCD patterns, panic and midlife concerns. If you want to start, follow the online booking steps to match and schedule an initial meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s perspective at the centre. It involves the counsellor listening closely and reflecting what the client says to help them clarify their own thoughts and feelings. This can help when anger or frustration feels overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical techniques to notice triggers, test unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. This approach suits people who want clear steps to reduce loss of temper and manage workplace or home stress.
Mindfulness Therapy offers short practices to increase awareness of physical tension and emotional rise. These simple exercises help people pause before reacting and build calmer routines into daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process can change over time as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins at work breaks, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques such as CBT exercises or mindfulness guidance to the online setting so practical tools can be used between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
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, anger, depression, grief and relationship concerns, plus issues such as addiction and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does he use?
He blends Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused approaches, choosing methods that suit the person and the problem.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of counselling experience and prior work as a teacher in special needs schools, which informs his approach.
Is he professionally accredited and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does accept international clients; confirm any cross-border details when arranging sessions.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.