Mark Bourne , BACP

Mark Bourne brings a calm, warm presence and a measured sense of humour to his counselling practice. He adapts his approach to suit each person and the challenges they face, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to meet individual needs.

Mark has three years of professional counselling experience and a background working as a teacher in special needs schools. He specialises in anxiety, depression and exam-related concerns, and he also supports clients with family relationship issues, male-focused concerns, anger, stress, low confidence and bereavement. His wider practice addresses addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career and life changes, and other mood and adjustment difficulties.

He is a member of the BACP, which signifies registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to recognised professional standards for counsellors and therapists in the United Kingdom. Mark uses client-centered listening alongside evidence-informed techniques, tailoring sessions so that clients feel heard and can work toward practical, achievable goals. He accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally, offering flexible formats to suit different circumstances and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Mark Bourne works with several well-established approaches to help people manage emotional and practical difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective and creates a supportive, non-judgemental space where individuals can explore feelings and find their own solutions; it is helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and testing new ways of responding; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic and obsessive thoughts. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple awareness and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation, which can support stress, chronic pain and mood difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mark collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences, and he adapts the work over time as progress and challenges emerge. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to create a personalised plan.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls can mirror face-to-face interaction, while phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging provide options for different schedules, energy levels and comfort. These formats make it easier to access therapy from the United Kingdom or abroad and to keep continuity of care when life or work arrangements change.