Mark Stewart, BACP

Mark Stewart is a UK-licensed therapist with six years of professional experience and a background working both for the NHS and through an agency. He provides in-person counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour.

He has supported people with a range of concerns including LGBT-related issues, family conflicts, grief and loss, and career difficulties. His work also covers depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, and coping with major life changes. Mark combines practical, research-informed techniques with a compassionate, person-focused stance to address the specific problems an individual brings.

Mark is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. He recognises that taking the first step toward therapy requires courage and values the commitment involved in beginning that process.

Evidence-based approaches and accessible online therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a core part of Mark Stewart's practice. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour that contribute to distress and introducing practical strategies to change those patterns, which can help with mood difficulties, anxiety, and relationship problems. He also draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques - practical, research-supported methods selected to address issues such as grief, family conflict, career stress, and self esteem challenges - adapting them to each person’s situation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mark works with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and to choose or combine methods that fit. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions so work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to access support from another location. Working with registered professionals in these formats supports continuity of care while offering flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and communication styles.