Mark Smith, BACP

Mark Smith is a BACP-registered therapist credentialed in the United Kingdom with 3 years of professional experience. The BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

He has supported people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, depression, and difficulties with concentration, memory, and focus. His practice reflects experience working with a range of presenting concerns and with clients seeking help to regain balance and clarity.

Mark approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and adapts conversation and treatment plans to meet each individual’s specific needs. He acknowledges that taking the first step to sign up for therapy can require courage and expresses pride in clients who begin that process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the conversation and the therapist follows with empathy and acceptance. This approach is helpful for people who need a listening space to explore emotions like grief, depression, or anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and working collaboratively to develop practical skills for managing symptoms. CBT is commonly used for conditions such as anxiety, panic, and depression and for improving concentration and coping strategies.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own motivation to change, often used with addictions, ambivalence about behavior change, or when exploring goals related to health and wellbeing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mark works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts plans as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - that make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These formats support ongoing work and allow clients to engage in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels.