Mark Bourne

Mark Bourne is a calm, warm and caring counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical, with a sense of humour when that helps. Mark uses different approaches to suit what each person brings to therapy.

He draws on experience from many years working as a teacher in special needs schools and from his counselling practice. That background informs how he supports people with exam-related pressure and persistent anxiety. He also helps those dealing with grief, anger, relationship concerns and struggles around confidence.

Mark works with a variety of concerns including addictions, trauma and intimacy-related issues. He pays attention to attachment patterns and to challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. He also supports people navigating fatherhood issues, midlife change and the emotional impacts of chronic illness.

In sessions he adapts his approach to the person in front of him, using client-centred conversations alongside practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused work. Mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas can be used when they fit the client’s goals. He communicates in plain language and sets simple, manageable steps between meetings.

Mark is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. If someone wants to begin, they follow the Start Therapy process and schedule according to availability.

How Mark’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The counsellor creates a space to talk, reflects what matters to the client and helps them find their own solutions. This approach suits people who want a steady, supportive relationship while they sort things out.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It involves practical exercises and short tasks to test out new ways of thinking. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and panic-related difficulties.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the process. Mark will work collaboratively to decide which approaches fit a person’s goals and day-to-day needs, and he adapts techniques as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use exercises and worksheets between meetings, which supports practice outside session time. Registered and accredited professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care, and therapists will explain practical arrangements when you arrange your first meeting.