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Mark McGinney, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

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Mark McGinney is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain. He draws on 15 years of experience in the United Kingdom and aims to create a calm space where worries can be talked through without judgement. He is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP on his profile.

Mark focuses on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety and low mood.

Background and approach

He also supports people dealing with grief, career worries, confidence and motivation. Addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and relationship and intimacy-related issues are among the areas he helps with. Clients who bring complex concerns find practical listening and reflective conversation.

He works with issues connected to trauma and abuse, bipolar difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment challenges and guilt or shame. Mark is experienced with concerns linked to identity and relationships, including LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, and experiences of prejudice or discrimination.

He also addresses process and sex addictions and impulsivity. Sessions are offered in English and can take place online in several formats. People can begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions according to availability.

He aims to help people take small, manageable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier day-to-day coping.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects feelings and helps the person make sense of what matters most. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns and identity-related questions.

Using this approach online means sessions still focus on the person rather than the technique. The counsellor will help you and together you will decide which ways of working feel most helpful. That might include talking through current problems, setting small goals or checking in between sessions with messages.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls work well when seeing facial cues matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a quieter, shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or messaging is useful for brief updates, day-to-day coaching or when writing feels easier than speaking.

The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick formats that fit their life, schedule and preferences, making it simpler to access consistent support without long travel or major disruption to the day.
What problems can this counsellor help with?
Mark supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem and career concerns as well as addictions and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy, which means sessions focus on the person’s experience and the counsellor offers listening, reflection and encouragement rather than directing solutions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and practical issues, including trauma, bipolar-related concerns and ADHD.
Where is the counsellor based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP.
Can people who live outside the UK work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What formats are available for online sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
15 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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