Counsellor profile
Marcus Pugh, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and addictions
See online counselling options- Anxiety support
- Addiction help
- Mindfulness practice
About Marcus
Marcus Pugh is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has 12 years of experience and works with issues such as anxiety, depression, addictive behaviour, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns.
Marcus centres sessions on what the person brings. He listens without judging and treats the client as the expert on their life. He also offers reflections, alternative perspectives and occasional practical suggestions when these might help.
Sessions focus on helping people talk through feelings, understand patterns and make manageable changes. Marcus uses approaches that include client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas, existential discussion, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to suit different needs.
He aims to help people find their own answers rather than impose solutions. That can include working on sleep and eating issues, coping with grief, managing anger, dealing with addiction, and navigating big life changes like separation or career shifts.
Marcus practises in the United Kingdom and conducts work in English. He accepts international clients. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options and practical details before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Marcus uses client-centred work which focuses on listening and reflecting to help people make sense of their experience. This approach helps when someone needs time to talk things through and find their own solutions.He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy ideas to look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. That can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and some habit changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marcus will discuss what might suit your goals and preferences and will adapt methods as you go. He aims to make these choices together so therapy fits the problem and the person.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm which session types are offered before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a session to fit around work or family commitments. Different formats can also suit quieter contact, a shorter check-in, or sessions without being on camera depending on what you and the counsellor agree.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with anxiety, depression, addictive behaviour, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as grief, sleep and eating difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach and mixes in cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and motivational interviewing as useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; please check time zones and practical details before booking.
What are the session formats?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with him before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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