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Marcus Pugh

BACP

Marcus Pugh, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Marcus is a BACP therapist in the UK.

  • 12+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Addictions
  • Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Marcus

Marcus Pugh is credentialed in the United Kingdom and brings 12 years of professional experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, addictive behaviour, relationship difficulties, trauma, and abuse. He adopts an empathic, non-judgmental stance and operates from the belief that each person is the expert on their own life. Counselling with Marcus is framed as a respectful space to explore thoughts, feelings, and needs, and at times his primary role is to listen carefully and reflect what emerges.

He emphasises clients' strengths as a resource for coping with life challenges and guides people toward finding their own meaning and answers. When appropriate, Marcus offers observations, suggestions, or alternative perspectives to help broaden understanding and support decision making. He is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Marcus recognises the courage required to reach out for support and to begin a process of self discovery. He holds a hopeful outlook that change is possible and looks forward to working with people ready to take the first steps toward greater wellbeing.

Areas of expertise

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionLGBTFamily conflictsGrief
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Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Also listed for

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBody image
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CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Marcus commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness practices to support people in therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work and personal strengths are mobilised to address concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain distress. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and awareness skills to help manage stress, emotional reactivity, and unhelpful rumination.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marcus works collaboratively with each person to find what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. He will discuss options, try different techniques when appropriate, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility that can make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. These options allow people to access registered professionals from different locations, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while still focusing on practical and effective therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Marcus Pugh have?

Marcus Pugh has 12 years of professional experience.

Is Marcus Pugh a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Marcus Pugh provide therapy?

Marcus Pugh provides therapy in English.

Where is Marcus Pugh located?

Marcus Pugh is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Marcus Pugh as my therapist?

You can work with Marcus Pugh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Marcus Pugh work with international clients?

Yes, Marcus Pugh works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marcus Pugh cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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