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Mark Dexter, BACP

Mark Dexter is a counsellor with eight years of UK experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma and abuse.

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About Mark

Mark Dexter is a counsellor with eight years of UK experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma and abuse. He uses straightforward, practical conversations to build on a person's strengths. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel safer and more manageable for anyone who is nervous about reaching out.

He draws on approaches such as Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to shape sessions.

Background and approach

That means sessions often mix talking through what is happening now, noticing patterns that keep problems going, and trying small, practical exercises between meetings. Mark works in a warm, non-judgemental way that centres the person's own experience. He treats each person as the expert on their life and helps them discover what they already do well.

The pace and focus are agreed together so therapy fits into the person's day-to-day life. Common topics he supports include self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and recovery after traumatic events. He also helps with sleep and eating difficulties, addiction-related issues, and stress linked to work or career.

Sessions can address mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and support people exploring identity and LGBT issues. Mark accepts international clients and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	399543	January 2027

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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
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Ways of working Mark names

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Therapeutic approaches and online support

Mark often uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people work through the impact of past harm. This approach focuses on understanding how traumatic events affect daily life and learning ways to reduce their hold over thoughts and feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thinking, clarify values and take small committed steps towards a meaningful life. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and motivational difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will decide which techniques to try. Sessions are collaborative and can be adjusted if something does not feel helpful.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful when you want to see body language and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can work well for quick check-ins, brief reflections or when writing helps you think things through. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Mark commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, life changes, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Sessions combine practical, talk-based work with exercises to try between meetings. The approach mixes trauma-focused methods with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques.

How much experience does this counsellor have?

Mark has eight years of professional experience working in the UK. He brings that background to sessions while keeping the focus on each person's needs.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

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