Mark Bourne, BACP

Mark Bourne brings a calm, warm presence and a gentle sense of humour to his counselling practice, tailoring support to each person and the challenges they face. He draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit individual needs and adapts his work to the situation presented. Having worked as a teacher in special needs schools and as a counsellor, he has practical experience helping people manage anxiety, depression and exam-related concerns.

Mark also supports clients with family relationships, men's issues, anger, stress, low confidence and bereavement. His background in educational and counselling settings informs a compassionate, practical style that aims to make difficult topics more manageable. He holds BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects commitment to recognised professional standards in the UK.

Clients can expect collaborative, person-focused care that meets them where they are, with attention to immediate concerns and longer term goals. Mark adapts his methods to each client, offering focused guidance for emotional distress, relationship difficulties and life transitions while emphasising respect and understanding throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Mark uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment where the client guides the pace and focus of sessions. This approach is helpful for people who need space to explore feelings, build self-awareness and strengthen personal resources.

He also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop strategies for coping with anxiety, depression, panic and problematic behaviours. CBT is useful for clients seeking structured tools to change how they think and act.

Mindfulness therapy is offered to assist clients in developing present-moment awareness and techniques for managing stress and emotional reactivity. Mindfulness practices can complement other approaches when clients want to reduce rumination or increase emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mark will work with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences and may combine elements from different therapies to find the best fit. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to balance appointments with work, family and other commitments while accessing support from wherever the client is located.