Marcos Alves Ribeiro , BACP

Marcos Alves Ribeiro is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist who brings more than two decades of professional experience to his clinical, teaching, and research work. He combines a person-centered stance with cognitive behavioral techniques, positive psychology, and existential counseling to support people facing emotional distress and life transitions. His practice emphasizes clear communication in both English and Portuguese, enabling him to work effectively with a diverse range of clients.

Marcos has extensive experience addressing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, crisis situations, and group and couples work. He is also trained to respond to more severe mental health presentations and draws on a broad legal and ethical knowledge base, including familiarity with the Mental Health Act 2010 and the Equality and Diversity Act 2010. His professional work follows the guidance of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which sets standards for counselling practice.

Across individual, couples, and group formats, Marcos aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore patterns, clarify values, and develop practical steps toward change. His academic background in lecturing and research informs a reflective and evidence-aware approach to therapy, focused on helping people build resilience and improve psychological well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Marcos draws on a mix of practical, evidence-informed approaches to support people remotely. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping individuals clarify what matters to them and develop psychological flexibility - it is often used for managing anxiety, stress, and unhelpful patterns of avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work, offering empathy and nonjudgmental support to explore feelings, relationships, and identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers structured strategies to reduce distress and build more helpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Marcos works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and practical. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different models to fit the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls and phone sessions allow focused, real-time conversations, while live chat and text-based messaging can suit those who prefer shorter, written exchanges or need more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from wherever the client is located.