Mark Bourne , BACP

Mark Bourne presents as calm, warm and caring, with a sense of humour woven into his therapeutic style. He offers counselling tailored to each person, focusing on the specific problems they are facing and adapting his approach to suit individual needs.

He draws on a range of therapeutic methods and applies them according to the situation at hand. Mark specialises in anxiety, depression and exam-related concerns, and brings experience from working as a teacher in special needs schools as well as in counselling roles. With three years of professional experience, he also supports people dealing with family relationship difficulties, male issues, anger, stress, low confidence and bereavement.

Mark aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore feelings, develop coping strategies and work toward clearer direction in their lives. His work is practical and person-focused, attentive to each client s pace and priorities.

He holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, focusing on empathy, active listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. It helps people who need space to explore feelings, improve self-understanding and work through personal challenges at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, structured approach that examines connections between thoughts, emotions and behaviours. It is often used to address anxiety, depression and stress by teaching tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop coping strategies.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation. It can be helpful for managing stress, anxiety and persistent negative thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Mark will work collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as appropriate.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility, allowing therapy to fit around work, study and family commitments. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and support consistent engagement with the therapeutic process.