Marc (Mac) McCormack , BACP

Marc (Mac) McCormack is a BACP-affiliated therapist based in the North-west of the United Kingdom with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. He works collaboratively with people to identify the best route for their care, offering established methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and person-centred counselling. BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting an ongoing commitment to recognised professional standards.

Marc prioritises a client-led approach, adapting sessions to the individual's needs and preferences and aiming to discover practical ways forward together. He seeks to respond to messages as promptly as possible to keep communication open between sessions. To help manage scheduling fairly, he asks clients to provide at least 24 hours' notice when canceling an appointment.

Those seeking support for matters such as stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, anger, or coping with life changes can explore working with Marc. He frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on understanding and working through the challenges each person brings, tailoring techniques to suit the goals they set.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marc (Mac) McCormack offers several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead, helping people clarify their feelings and goals and useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical strategies to change them, commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach for processing traumatic memories by combining guided attention with bilateral stimulation, often used for trauma and abuse-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marc works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and together they decide which methods or combination of methods are likely to be most helpful. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to what matters most for each person.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support across distances. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not possible.