Counsellor profile
Mark Bourne, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and Depression
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Mark
Counsellor Mark Bourne is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, anger, depression, addictions and relationship issues in the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Mark adapts his approach to the problem at hand. He uses client-centred work to focus on what matters to the person in the room. He also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas to address unhelpful thoughts and to set concrete steps forward.
He previously worked as a teacher in special needs schools and has experience as a counsellor. That background shapes how he listens and responds to people who struggle with confidence, exam stress and mood problems. He also supports people facing bereavement, separation, fatherhood questions and midlife issues.
In a session he talks through current difficulties, looks at one or two practical ways to cope, and checks how those steps worked. Mindfulness practices are offered where helpful to reduce stress and manage strong feelings. For trauma-related difficulties he will use established trauma-focused methods alongside other approaches.
Mark aims for clear, short sessions that focus on what the client wants to change. He asks about immediate concerns and then agrees practical goals together. If you decide to meet him, the first booking step is to complete the site's matching questionnaire and arrange an initial session.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own concerns and priorities. The counsellor listens and reflects so the person can decide what to change. This approach can help with low mood, lack of confidence and relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build different ways of coping. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, obsessions and mood problems.
Mindfulness practice involves simple attention exercises to reduce stress and ground strong feelings. It can be used alongside other methods to help with panic, stress and recurring negative thoughts.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Decisions about which methods to use are made together, and are reviewed as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before you book, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or making scheduling around work simpler. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a range of ways to meet, and the practical option should suit your timetable and needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship problems and related concerns such as exam stress and midlife issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches, and includes mindfulness and trauma-focused methods when appropriate.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years' experience and has previously worked as a teacher in special needs schools as well as working as a counsellor.
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 can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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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