Mark Stewart , BACP

Mark Stewart is a UK-licensed therapist with six years of professional experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. He has delivered therapy within the National Health Service and through agency settings, working both in person and using cognitive behavioral therapy. His practice includes helping people navigate LGBT-related concerns, family conflicts, grief and loss, and career difficulties, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, and struggles with self-esteem.

He aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings honestly and at their own pace. Mark draws on evidence-based techniques, including CBT, to help clients identify patterns and develop practical strategies that address current problems. As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he follows professional standards for counselling practice.

Mark recognizes that starting therapy can take courage and seeks to make the initial steps as clear and supportive as possible. He works collaboratively with people to set goals and adapt the therapeutic approach to each person’s needs, helping them move toward greater clarity and coping in everyday life.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Mark Stewart commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, an approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies to manage issues such as low mood, relationship difficulties, and problems at work. He also draws on talk-based counselling methods that prioritise listening and personal reflection, helping clients explore feelings around grief, family conflict, parenting, intimacy-related concerns, and self-esteem.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work Mark does with each person. He takes a collaborative stance, discussing goals and preferences and adapting techniques to fit the client’s needs so the process feels purposeful and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy with Mark is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family commitments, or geographical distance, and they support ongoing contact and flexibility so clients can engage in a way that suits their routine and communication style.