Mark Palmer, BACP

Mark Palmer is a person-centred counsellor with three years of experience supporting people through difficult and confusing times. He offers a warm, nonjudgemental space where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions at a pace that feels manageable. Mark understands what it is like to live with anxiety, low self-esteem, and the sense of being overwhelmed, and he draws on both his clinical training and his lived experience of ADHD to relate to clients in a genuine way.

Living with ADHD himself, Mark is familiar with racing thoughts, self-doubt, and the pressure to keep up, and he brings that personal insight into his therapeutic work without assuming it applies to everyone. He believes that people have the capacity to grow and heal on their own timelines, and he aims to walk alongside clients as they build clarity, confidence, and greater self-acceptance. Mark also holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects his commitment to professional standards.

Whether someone is facing anxiety, self-doubt, life transitions, or a general feeling of being stuck, Mark offers practical listening and thoughtful guidance to help them move forward and discover their own solutions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Mark Palmer works from a blend of well-established approaches to suit different needs. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where the client leads the pace and direction of work - this approach is helpful for people seeking greater self-understanding, confidence, and emotional acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and testing new ways of thinking and acting - it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and relationships, which can aid those working through recurring relational issues or deep-seated emotional themes.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Mark will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and practical needs, and he will adapt methods over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Mark is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from a registered professional without the need for travel.