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Mark Dexter, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 8 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

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Mark Dexter works from a person-centred and practical approach. He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other methods to help people reduce anxiety, manage stress and build confidence. He believes people already have strengths to draw on, and he focuses on small steps that make life more manageable.

Mark has eight years of practice in the United Kingdom and uses a straightforward style in sessions. He listens first, then helps clients set realistic goals and try out new ways of coping.

Background and approach

Sessions often involve looking at unhelpful thoughts, practising skills and committing to actions that match a person’s values. He works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar. He also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting stress, career decisions and challenges around intimacy or sexuality.

Mark offers practical tools for sleeping and eating struggles as well as strategies for anger and compassion fatigue. His work is collaborative. He offers space to talk, reflects what matters to the client, and suggests techniques that can be used between meetings.

Therapy may combine acceptance-based exercises, thought-focused work and skills training depending on the situation. Sessions are offered in English and Mark is available to work with international clients. He aims to make the process simple and focused so people can see clear steps forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on what matters to them and take action in line with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; this can help with low mood, sleep problems and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and can be helpful for intimacy issues, relationship difficulties and some trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mark collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. He may combine ACT, CBT or attachment-informed ideas so the plan matches what the person needs and can realistically use between sessions.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls suit longer sessions where visual interaction matters. Phone sessions can be a quicker check-in or helpful when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short updates, ongoing coaching-style support or notes between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while still working on meaningful changes with a registered professional.

What kinds of problems does Mark help with?

He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with trauma and abuse, and improve self-esteem. Other areas include addictions, grief, mood disorders and relationship or parenting strain.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Mark uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach combining ACT, CBT and client-centred methods. Sessions emphasise listening, practical skills and small steps that fit a person’s values.

How much experience does he bring?

He has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, using the abbreviation BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of focus

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Also listed

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Mark Dexter, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety