Mark Lowman , NCPS, BACP

Mark Lowman is a BACP and NCPS registered psychotherapist who offers a warm, practical approach to helping people manage anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and workplace pressures. He creates a space where clients can be heard while also receiving pragmatic tools to use day to day. His registration with professional bodies (NCPS and BACP) reflects his accredited training and commitment to recognised practice standards.

Mark draws on a blend of therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, internal family systems (IFS), psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness-based techniques to reduce anxious thinking, intrusive memories, and intense emotions. He is also trained in the Rewind Technique for trauma and post-traumatic stress, and many people see him for confidence building, burnout, career-related stress, intimacy concerns, or addictive behaviours such as compulsive pornography, sexual behaviour, and masturbation compulsion.

Having worked for years in professional and corporate settings before training as a therapist, Mark brings an understanding of performance pressure, difficult team dynamics, and the experience of feeling stuck in a career. Whether addressing self-criticism, emotional overwhelm, or recurring relationship patterns, he offers a calm, respectful environment aimed at helping clients make sense of their experience and move toward greater balance and confidence.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Mark uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; CBT is practical and problem-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. He also draws on person-centred (client-centred) therapy, which prioritises a respectful, non-judgemental relationship so clients can explore feelings and values at their own pace; this approach supports issues like self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements these methods by encouraging acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be helpful for anxiety, avoidance, and coping with change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Mark works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from home or work. These options increase flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity of care despite geographical constraints, and let people choose the format that feels most comfortable for starting and sustaining therapy.