Mark Maxwell

Mark Maxwell is a BACP counsellor practising near Liverpool in the United Kingdom. He has eight years' experience and uses an integrated counselling approach that blends several ways of working to meet individual needs. Mark aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about what is troubling them.

He often hears that anxiety and stress come from trying to be who others expect. He helps people identify those pressures and listen to their own needs. That can lead to clearer choices and less daily strain.

Mark draws on client-centred principles, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking. He also takes inspiration from Carl Jung and pays attention to how unconscious patterns influence choices and feelings. He uses these ideas in straightforward ways during sessions.

Sessions focus on the person’s current worries and practical steps they can take. Mark values empathy and what he describes as unconditional positive regard. Conversations aim to be honest, gentle and useful.

People bring a wide range of concerns, including stress, depression, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Mark also works with issues such as caregiver stress, first responder pressures, and aspects of alternative sex culture when these are relevant to the individual.

He encourages a collaborative working style where the person and counsellor decide what helps most. To begin, readers are invited to consider whether this practical, listening-led approach feels like the right fit for them.

How Mark’s approaches translate to online working

Mark commonly draws on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening carefully and reflecting back what matters to the person, which can help people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and often uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day coping.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences and what feels helpful, then adapt the way they work together. This is a collaborative process so the person helps shape which approaches are used and how sessions are organised.

If you are considering online options, please confirm the specific session formats before booking as none are listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around a busy life, and it can support shorter check-ins or video conversations when travel would be difficult. Phone sessions can be useful when less bandwidth or a quick conversation is needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain regular contact and continuity of care.