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Mark Byatt, BACP

Mark Byatt is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and relationship strain.

About Mark

Mark Byatt is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and relationship strain. He uses straightforward listening and empathy to support people who feel overwhelmed, low in confidence, or stuck after loss or life change. Mark holds BACP accreditation and has ten years of practice in the United Kingdom.

People find Mark approachable and calm in sessions. He focuses on creating a non-judgemental space where clients can say difficult things and be heard.

Background and approach

He aims to help people name what is happening, notice patterns, and make small, manageable changes that fit their life. Mark draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person’s perspective and pace. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical alternatives.

Existential ideas also shape his work, helping people make sense of meaning, choice and responsibility when life feels uncertain. Sessions are offered in English and can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

He has experience working in independent practice and with charitable organisations, and his background includes supporting people with grief, addictions, parenting strain, ADHD and compassion fatigue. He also offers Biblical counselling when a client requests it, and will discuss how that fits with the wider therapeutic plan.

People who want to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions that suit their schedule.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	266559	October 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

Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Mark names

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How Mark’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of each session. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace, helping them feel understood and accepted as they talk through difficult feelings. This approach suits people who need time to find words and to build trust.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. Online CBT uses simple exercises and practical tasks to spot unhelpful thinking and try alternatives, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress. Existential Therapy helps people consider meaning, choice and responsibility when life feels uncertain, and can be useful for those facing major life changes or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practicalities with each person and adapt methods over time. This is a collaborative process aimed at matching techniques to what actually helps the client in day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distance, phone sessions need less bandwidth and suit quick check-ins, while live chat or text-based messaging can fit into a busy day or offer shorter, written reflections. These options make it easier to keep continuity and to try different formats that fit a person’s routine.

Frequently asked

What issues does Mark commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns, among other issues listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Mark combines a gentle, person-focused manner with practical techniques. He listens without judgement and uses exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts when helpful.

How much experience does he have?

He has ten years of experience working in the United Kingdom, including roles in independent practice and with charitable organisations.

What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

Mark is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients and can arrange sessions across time zones.

What formats are available for sessions?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.