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Mark McGinney

Mark McGinney

BACP

United Kingdom

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Calm, client-focused counselling for everyday struggles

  • Client-centred care
  • Works with anxiety
  • Supports life changes

About Mark

Mark McGinney is a counsellor with 15 years of practice in the United Kingdom. He uses a client-centred approach that puts the person at the heart of each session. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk openly about anxiety, stress, grief and life changes.

He helps people work through everyday struggles like low self-esteem, career uncertainty and motivation. He also supports those facing addictions, sleep problems, eating concerns and mood difficulties. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among his focus areas and he is willing to address these alongside other anxiety-related issues.

In sessions he listens without judgement and follows the pace set by the client. Conversations are aimed at clarifying what matters most and exploring practical next steps. This plain, steady style is intended to make difficult topics easier to handle.

Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns including attachment-related issues, shame and guilt, impulsivity and isolation. He also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, non-monogamous relationships and issues arising from prejudice and discrimination.

Mark holds BACP accreditation, which is noted as a professional credential. He accepts international clients and works in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving the client space to speak and be heard. The counsellor follows the person's lead, reflects what is said and helps clarify feelings and goals. This approach can help with anxiety, panic-related worries and life changes by building understanding and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide what feels most helpful, checking in about goals and preferences as therapy progresses. This means methods can be adjusted to match how a client responds and what they want to achieve.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow people to have regular check-ins from their usual routines. It can also make shorter, more frequent contacts possible when that suits someone’s needs. Registered or accredited professionals often use online appointments to maintain continuity of care, and a discussion at first contact will clarify practical arrangements and how to shape sessions to suit individual circumstances.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addiction

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career difficulties, depression and addictions. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among his focus areas.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

He uses a client-centred approach, which means sessions follow what the person brings and their pace. The aim is to listen, reflect and help clients find practical ways forward.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and other life challenges.

Where is the counsellor based and what credential does he hold?

He works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as the supplied professional credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's schedule; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with this counsellor?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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