Marcos Alves Ribeiro, BACP

Marcos Alves Ribeiro is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist, lecturer and researcher with 22 years of professional experience supporting people through psychological challenges. He specialises in person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), positive psychology and existential counselling, using these approaches to help clients find practical ways to manage symptoms and build emotional resilience.

He communicates effectively in both English and Portuguese and has a proven history of working with emotional distress, anxiety and depression, self-esteem difficulties, relationship problems, crisis intervention, as well as couples and group counselling. He is also trained in interventions for major mental health issues and brings informed knowledge of the Mental Health Act - 2010 and the Equality and Diversity Act 2010 to his practice.

Marcos conducts his work in line with BACP guidelines for personal nature of sessions and privacy - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and aims to combine research-informed methods with a person-focused stance to promote meaningful change and enhanced psychological well-being.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic work

Marcos Alves Ribeiro draws on well-established methods tailored to online delivery. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, depression and chronic stress by encouraging psychological flexibility. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the client leads the pace of change - it is helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief and addressing relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical skills to reduce distress - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Marcos works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so the therapy remains responsive and client-led.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or those living afar. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session styles and access registered professionals from wherever the client is based.