Mark McConnell, BACP
Strengths-focused BACP therapist for life changes
- Stress and anxiety support
- Strengths-focused guidance
- Flexible online sessions
About Mark McConnell
Mark McConnell is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges and a wide range of life changes. He adopts a directive, strength-focused style while maintaining a client-centered view that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story. Mark works collaboratively to help clients identify resources they already possess and to remove the blocks that stand between them and their goals.
His practice includes work on motivation, self-esteem, confidence and coping after difficult events, and he draws on several therapeutic approaches to tailor support to each person's needs. Mark understands that taking the first step toward therapy requires courage and he acknowledges and respects that decision. He offers a supportive, practical approach aimed at helping clients make meaningful changes in their lives and looks forward to working with those ready to begin the process.
BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
His practice includes work on motivation, self-esteem, confidence and coping after difficult events, and he draws on several therapeutic approaches to tailor support to each person's needs. Mark understands that taking the first step toward therapy requires courage and he acknowledges and respects that decision. He offers a supportive, practical approach aimed at helping clients make meaningful changes in their lives and looks forward to working with those ready to begin the process.
BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAvoidant personalityBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mark McConnell have?
Mark McConnell has three years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Mark McConnell a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Mark McConnell provide therapy?
Mark McConnell provides therapy in English.
Where is Mark McConnell located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Mark McConnell as my therapist?
You can work with Mark McConnell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mark McConnell work with international clients?
Yes. Mark McConnell works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mark McConnell 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 and Online Support
Mark McConnell integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into his online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people explore their values, strengths and choices so they can move toward goals that matter to them. CBT offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with difficult situations. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and practical exercises to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can benefit stress, grief and ongoing worry.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Mark works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences and goals, and together they decide which methods are most likely to help. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to what the client finds most useful.
Online therapy with Mark includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, caregiving and location. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to access registered professionals from different places while maintaining continuity of care.