Mark Bourne, BACP

Mark Bourne offers calm, practical counselling for people facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. He speaks plainly and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful. Mark draws on three years of counselling experience and brings a steady, warm manner to conversations.

He adapts his approach to the person in front of him rather than using the same method for everyone. Sessions typically focus on what is most pressing - managing anxious thoughts, dealing with grief, or finding ways through family strain. Mark also supports people confronting addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems at work or during midlife change.

Before becoming a counsellor he worked as a teacher in special needs schools, and that background shapes his patient, practical style. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is shown as BACP after his name.

His clinical tools include client-centred conversations, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness practices and solution-focused strategies. He also uses trauma-focused methods when past harm affects daily life. These approaches are blended to suit each person’s aims and pace.

Sessions are offered in English and Mark accepts international clients. People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging when arranging therapy.

How Mark's approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflecting concerns and helping them find their own solutions; this works well for people who need time to talk through feelings and make sense of their situation.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and short-term tasks to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns, which can suit worries, panic and mood problems.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It is often helpful alongside other work for stress, rumination and managing difficult emotions.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods and adjust the plan as they learn what helps. Decisions are guided by the person's needs, preferences and response to different techniques.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work; live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or ongoing support without scheduling every session. These options make it easier to find a format that fits day-to-day life and practical constraints.