About Mark
Mark McGinney is a counsellor who practises a client-centred approach. He uses a straightforward, listening-led style to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and career difficulties. Mark is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he draws on 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
He helps people talk through painful experiences and life changes without judgement. In sessions he prioritises clear, calm conversation and helps clients find their own solutions.
Background and approach
This can include making sense of loss, building confidence at work, or reducing persistent worry. Mark adapts the pace and focus to each person. He offers reflective listening and gentle questioning to uncover patterns in thinking and behaviour.
Over time people often gain more clarity about what they want and practical steps to move forward. He also supports people dealing with addiction-related problems, intimacy and relationship concerns, and issues linked to identity such as gender dysphoria or prejudice. When needed he works with problems like panic attacks, phobias, impulsivity and sleep difficulties.
Sessions are available online in English and can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that suits the client.
Client-centred support delivered online
Mark works from a client-centred perspective that places the person's experience at the heart of the work. This approach involves attentive listening, reflecting back what is said and helping people clarify their feelings and goals; it suits issues such as anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.That same listening-led style can also help when dealing with addictions, panic attacks, phobias or identity-related stress. The therapist focuses on understanding each person's priorities and moves at a pace that feels right to them rather than following a fixed programme.
Choosing the right way of working is a shared decision. Mark will discuss aims, preferences and practical needs during early sessions and adapt the approach accordingly. Clients and therapist collaborate to try methods that fit the person's life and goals, and review progress together.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a more face-to-face feel, phone calls suit people with lower bandwidth, and text options can work well for brief check-ins or for those who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family commitments and broaden access for people who cannot attend in person.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Sex addiction
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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