Mark Bullock, BACP

Mark Bullock uses a mix of talking therapies that centre on relationships and thought patterns to help people feel steadier. He combines practical techniques with conversations that aim to make sense of past experiences. Mark draws on seven years of clinical practice in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.

Mark sees stress, anxiety and low mood as problems that develop in everyday life. He helps people work through grief, trauma and abuse, and supports those facing addictions or changes in motivation. He also works with issues around self‑esteem, intimacy, parenting and fatherhood.

In sessions he focuses on how relationships shape feelings. Attachment‑based ideas help bring past patterns into view. Cognitive behavioural tools are used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour in daily life.

Mark also uses client‑centred ways of working to create space for people to tell their story. Psychodynamic and emotionally focused ideas inform deeper conversations about repeating patterns and closeness. These approaches are blended to match each person’s needs.

Work with him tends to be practical and conversational. People can expect gentle questioning, reflections on what comes up, and collaborative goal setting. The aim is clearer thinking, more manageable feelings, and small steps that build into lasting change.

How these approaches work online

Attachment‑based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions, helping people understand why they repeat certain dynamics and how to build different responses. Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and the person’s own goals, giving time for someone to tell their story and feel heard. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical ways to identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative behaviours that change how someone feels over time.

Choosing the right approach is something the therapist will do together with the client. He will talk through goals, try different ideas in session, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. The process is collaborative and aims to match techniques to the person’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions include video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different schedules and styles. Video calls work well for face‑to‑face conversation, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check‑ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and day‑to‑day life.