Marcos Alves Ribeiro, BACP
- BACP registered
- Bilingual English and Portuguese
- Works with complex issues
About Marcos Alves Ribeiro
Marcos uses person-centered principles alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies to help clients clarify values, develop coping skills, and build more workable patterns in daily life. He has experience in crisis intervention, couples and group counseling, and interventions for major mental health issues, and he also works with concerns such as addiction, grief, parenting, and intimacy-related problems. His practice includes attention to family dynamics, attachment-related difficulties, and a broad set of additional focus areas including adoption and foster care, aging, and caregiver stress.
He holds BACP, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he maintains professional standards consistent with those guidelines, including familiarity with the Mental Health Act 2010 and the Equality and Diversity Act 2010. Marcos applies a collaborative, respectful approach to therapy, aiming to support people as they navigate change and build resilience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marcos Alves Ribeiro have?
Marcos Alves Ribeiro has 23 years of professional experience in psychology and psychotherapy.
Is Marcos Alves Ribeiro a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP, indicating membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Marcos Alves Ribeiro provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Marcos Alves Ribeiro located?
He is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Marcos Alves Ribeiro as my therapist?
You can work with Marcos Alves Ribeiro through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marcos Alves Ribeiro work with international clients?
Yes. Marcos Alves Ribeiro works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marcos Alves Ribeiro 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Marcos integrates several evidence-based approaches suited to online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and persistent worry. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship so the person can explore their experience and find their own solutions - this approach is useful for improving self-esteem, relationship issues, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching concrete skills to manage symptoms and change patterns that maintain difficulties such as depression and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marcos works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts interventions over time based on what is most helpful. Registered professionals and therapists often combine techniques to suit the individual rather than relying on a single model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional options for those who need contact between sessions or prefer written communication. These formats can make it easier to access consistent support across different schedules and locations, supporting ongoing progress without the need to travel.
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