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Mark Bourne, BACP

Mark Bourne is a calm and approachable counsellor who aims to help people feel heard and understood.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
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About Mark

Mark Bourne is a calm and approachable counsellor who aims to help people feel heard and understood. He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, using humour when it helps. He offers one-to-one work tailored to each person's situation and concerns.

He draws on a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. That means sessions might include talking things through in a supportive way, learning simple thinking skills, or practising grounding and breathing to manage difficult moments.

Background and approach

He adapts his style to what a person needs from week to week. Mark has three years of counselling experience and holds a BACP membership. Before moving into counselling he worked as a teacher in special needs schools, which shaped his practical, down-to-earth way of working.

That background informs how he explains ideas and keeps things accessible. People come to him for stress, anxiety and depression, and for problems such as grief, anger, addictions and relationship strain. He also supports those facing life changes like separation, career shifts or becoming a parent.

Trauma and post-traumatic reactions are within his areas of focus. Sessions commonly combine compassionate listening with practical tools: short exercises, problem-solving, and plans to try between meetings. Mark aims to make therapy useful from the first few sessions, helping people regain balance and find clearer next steps.

He offers work in English and accepts clients based in the United Kingdom and internationally. Sessions can be arranged in formats that suit different lifestyles and schedules.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	399716	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Mark names

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Approaches that suit online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental conversation where the person directs what matters most. It helps when someone needs time to make sense of feelings and find their own solutions. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at the ways past harm affects present life and uses paced, practical steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily coping. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding to anxious or low moods.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options in early sessions and adapt methods to the person’s goals and preferences. That means plans can shift as progress is made, using what proves most helpful for day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers different ways to connect. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter updates, step-by-step exercises, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and life changes while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.

Frequently asked

What issues does Mark specialise in?

He works with stress, anxiety and depression and addresses concerns such as grief, anger, addictions and relationship strain. The list of focus areas also includes trauma and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are person-led and practical, blending warm, supportive talking with hands-on techniques. You might use thinking skills, mindfulness exercises or short problem-solving tasks between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of counselling experience and previously worked as a teacher in special needs schools, which shaped his straightforward and clear way of explaining ideas.

What credentials and region are listed?

Mark holds BACP and works from the United Kingdom as described in his profile.

In which languages can sessions be held and can he see people abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients as part of his practice.

What session formats are available?

Work is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.