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Marcus Pugh, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
12 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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Marcus Pugh offers practical, down-to-earth counselling for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or worn out by life. He writes plainly and listens closely, helping clients talk through stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship worries. Marcus uses clear, collaborative conversations to help people find their own answers and make small changes that matter.

He has 12 years of experience working in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation.

Background and approach

Marcus believes clients are the experts in their own lives and keeps sessions warm and non-judgemental. He often begins by simply listening and learning what matters most to the person in front of him. Marcus draws on client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural techniques to help people tackle unhelpful thoughts and habits.

He also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build awareness and strengthen motivation for change. These methods are used flexibly to match practical goals such as better sleep, reduced anxiety or cutting down on substance use. People commonly bring issues such as trauma and abuse, depression, grief, low self-esteem, eating or intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, parenting strain and career stress.

Marcus can also address finer areas like abandonment, adoption and body image concerns, or patterns of codependency and communication problems. Sessions aim to be straightforward and solution-focused when needed, and reflective when people want to explore meaning and values. Marcus helps clients set realistic steps and reviews progress together.

He works with people who prefer video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging and accepts international clients.

How Marcus’ approaches fit with online therapy

Marcus uses client-centred counselling to create a respectful, listening space where the person sets the pace and priorities. This approach helps when someone simply needs to be heard and supported while they sort out what matters to them.

He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes. CBT is useful for problems like anxiety, low mood, sleep issues and some addictive behaviours because it links practical steps to clearer thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marcus will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods that match those aims. That process is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a daily routine. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be shorter or easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options give flexibility so people can choose what fits their life and keeps therapy consistent.
What kinds of problems does Marcus help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression and grief, plus many related concerns such as eating, sleeping and intimacy-related issues.
What style of therapy does he use?
Marcus blends client-centred counselling with cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to suit each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
Marcus has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Marcus is able to work with international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can meet by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
12 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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