Mark Maxwell

Mark Maxwell is a BACP counsellor based near Liverpool with over eight years of experience. He offers straightforward, respectful support for people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. He also helps those dealing with grief, compassion fatigue and the pressures that come with caregiving and life transitions such as separation.

Mark trained in integrated counselling, which means he blends person-centred listening with elements from psychodynamic work and cognitive behavioural ideas. He places emphasis on empathy, non-judgement and unconditional positive regard. Sessions start with careful listening to what matters most to the person in front of him.

He often hears that people feel anxious because they are trying to be who others expect rather than who they need to be. In sessions he helps people name those pressures and look at the choices available to them. That can make change feel more possible and clearer.

Mark draws on ideas from Carl Jung about the role of the unconscious when it feels helpful to the person he is working with. He also uses practical, structured techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy when tackling specific thoughts and patterns that feed anxiety or low mood.

People can expect a calm, steady style and a focus on what matters to them now. He aims to help people talk through difficult decisions, repair how they relate to themselves and others, and find practical steps forward during separation or other life upheavals.

How these approaches translate to online work

Mark uses client-centred listening to put the person first, helping them feel heard and understood without judgement. This approach focuses on the client’s experience and supports people who need empathetic space to talk through hard choices or feelings.

He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thoughts and try simple changes in behaviour. CBT is useful for reducing anxiety, tackling low mood and creating practical steps people can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mark will discuss what feels useful and adapt methods to the client’s goals and preferences. That means starting with listening, trying an approach, and checking in about what is helping as therapy progresses.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy lives and less need to travel. Online work can make shorter check-ins or daytime appointments simpler to arrange and can reduce time away from work or caregiving. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.