Mark Maxwell , BACP

Mark Maxwell is a BACP-registered counsellor living near Liverpool in the United Kingdom with over 8 years of professional practice. His training is in integrated counselling, enabling him to blend Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches to meet each person's unique needs. He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings a consistent focus on empathy, non-judgement, and unconditional positive regard to his work.

Influenced by the ideas of Carl Jung, Mark pays attention to the role of the unconscious in supporting personal change. Through careful listening across hundreds of client experiences, he has noticed that many people feel anxious when they live according to others' expectations rather than their own values and needs. His practice helps clients examine those pressures and reconnect with the person beneath external demands, which can be the start of meaningful change.

Mark works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family and relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and compassion fatigue. He also supports people facing caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and aspects of kink and alternative sex culture. His approach is collaborative and aimed at helping clients identify priorities and take practical steps toward well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Mark uses a blend of established approaches adapted for online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a supportive, non-judgemental environment where the therapist listens deeply and helps the client explore their feelings and priorities - it can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, grief, and relationship challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact and offers tools for managing anxiety, stress, and low mood. Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that arise from the unconscious and past experience, helping people make sense of recurring difficulties and find new ways of relating.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process. Mark will work collaboratively with each person to identify goals, consider what feels most useful, and tailor the method to fit individual needs and preferences. Licensed professionals often combine elements from different approaches to create an effective plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to access support from different locations, and to continue work between sessions in ways that suit each person.